Canon Pixma Ip110 User Guide
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Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check PatternThe nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print. The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab The Nozzle Check dialog box opens. Click Initial Check Items to display the items that you need to check before printing the nozzle check pattern. 3. Set the paper thickness lever to the right, and load paper in the printer Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray. 4. Print a nozzle check pattern Make sure that the printer is on and click Print Check Pattern. Printing of the nozzle check pattern begins. Click OK when the confirmation message appears. The Pattern Check dialog box opens. 5. Check the print result Check the print result. When the print result is normal, click Exit. If the print result is smudged or if there are any unprinted sections, click Cleaning to clean the print head. Related Topic Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer 151
Cleaning Inside the PrinterPerform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of the paper. Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on the printed page. The procedure for performing bottom plate cleaning is as follows: Bottom Plate Cleaning 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Click Bottom Plate Cleaning on the Maintenance tab The Bottom Plate Cleaning dialog box opens. 3. Set the paper thickness lever to the right, and load paper in the printer As instructed in the dialog box, load a sheet of A4 or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray. Prepare a second sheet of A4 or Letter size plain paper, fold it in half horizontally, and then unfold it.Load the second sheet in front of the first sheet so that it is oriented vertically with the crest of thecrease facing down. 4. Perform the bottom plate cleaning Make sure that the printer is on and then click Execute. Bottom plate cleaning starts. 152
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Inside of the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) 153
Cleaning the Exterior of the PrinterBe sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently.Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning. Important • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the printer. • Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as notto scratch the surface. Paper tissue powder or fine threads may remain inside the printer and cause problems such as print head blockage and poor printing results. • Never use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to clean the printer, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the surface of the printer. 154
Cleaning the Paper Feed RollerIf the paper feed roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, perform the paper feed roller cleaning from the computer. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed roller, so perform this only when necessary. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed roller from the computer, turn off the power, unplug the power cord, then wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside the rear tray with a moistened cotton swab or the like while rotating them manually. Do not touch the roller with your fingers. Rotate the roller two or more times. After cleaning the paper feed roller, turn on the power, then clean the paper feed roller again. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed roller, contact the service center. 155
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)Remove stains from the inside of the printer. If the inside of the printer becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.1. Make sure that the power is turned on. 2. Load only one sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the rear tray. 3. Fold the other sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, then unfold the paper. 4. Load this sheet of paper on the paper loaded in step 2 with the open side facing you. 5. Set the paper thickness lever to the right. Loading Paper 6. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes five times, then release it immediately. The paper cleans the inside of the printer and only the paper folded in step 4 is ejected. Check the folded parts of the ejected paper. If they are smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note • When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, be sure to use a new piece of paper. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the printer may be stained. Wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. 156
Important• Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the printer.157
Changing the Printer Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel Initializing the Printer Settings Disabling the Wireless LAN Function of the Printer Setting the Ink Usage Control 158
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the Ink Usage Control Managing the Printer Power Reducing the Printer Noise Changing the Printer Operation Mode 159
Changing the Print OptionsYou can change the detailed printer driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Specify this option if you encounter print failures such as part of an image data being cut off. The procedure for changing the print options is as follows:1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Click Print Options... on the Page Setup tab The Print Options dialog box opens. Note • When you use the XPS printer driver, the functions available to you are different. 3. Change the individual settings If necessary, change the setting of each item, and then click OK. The Page Setup tab is displayed again. 160