Canon Pixma Mg2924 User Guide

•The machine cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge areinstalled. Be sure to install both cartridges.8.
Close the cover.
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If the  Alarm  lamp lights or flashes after the cover is closed, take appropriate action.
If an Error Occurs
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The machine may make noise during operation.
9.
Adjust the print head position.
10.
After replacing the FINE cartridge, align the print head .
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When print head alignment is performed, the machine starts cleaning the print head...

Checking the Ink Status from Your ComputerYou can check the remaining ink level and the FINE cartridge types for your model.1.
Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor
On the  Maintenance  tab, click View Printer Status .
The Canon IJ Status Monitor opens and displays an image of the ink status.
Note
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The information displayed on the Canon IJ Status Monitor may differ depending on the country or region where you are using your printer.
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When you receive a notice...

Checking the Ink Status
Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel
You can also check the ink status on the computer screen.
Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer
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Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel
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The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine
considers as ink is full when a new FINE cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink
level. If you install a used FINE cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be correct. In such case,
refer to the ink level information only as a guide.
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When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the ink lamps and the...

Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Machine
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Maintenance Procedure
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
Aligning the Print Head
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Maintenance ProcedureIf print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misalignedprinted ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below.
Important
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Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge.
Note
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Check if ink remains in the FINE cartridge.
Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel
Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.
Replacing Procedure
Also check if the...

Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
After cleaning the print head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern: 
 Step1
If the problem is not resolved after performing from step 1 to step 3 twice:
Step4  Clean the print head deeply.
From the machine
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
From the computer
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours.
If the problem is still not resolved:
Step5  Replace...

Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle.
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If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE
cartridge  whose ink is low.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the rear tray.
3.
Pull out the paper output tray and the output tray...

Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary.1.
Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (A) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern
(B).
(C) Number of sheets printed so far
If there are missing lines in the pattern (A):
Cleaning the print head  is required.
(D) Good
(E) Bad (lines are missing)
If there are horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B):
Cleaning the print head  is required.
(F) Good
(G) Bad (horizontal white streaks are...