Canon Pixma Mp510 Quick Start Guide

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4Prepare the replacement tank.
(1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, 
then pull the orange tape in the direction of the 
arrow (A) so that the protective film does not 
remain on the air hole (B). Then remove the 
film completely (C).
(2) Remove the orange protective cap from the 
bottom of the ink tank.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
Important
Make sure that all the orange tape has been peeled off 
along the perforation. If part of the orange tape is 
remaining, ink...

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5Install the ink tank.
(1)Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print 
Head.
(2) Press on the   mark on the ink tank until 
the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
(3) Make sure that the ink tank lamp lights up red.
6Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly 
to set the Scanning Unit Support back to its 
original position, and then gently close the 
Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
Important
The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks 
are installed.
Caution
Be...

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Keeping the Best Printing Results
To avoid drying of the Print Head and cl ogging of the nozzles, note the following.
„When You Turn Off the Machine
Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine.
(1) Press the  ON/OFF button to turn off the machine.
(2) Confirm that the  POWER lamp has gone out.
This takes a few seconds or  as long as around 20 seconds. 
(3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off instead.
When...

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When Printing Becomes Fain t or Colors Are Incorrect
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect  even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print 
head nozzles are probably clogged. Print the nozzle c heck pattern to confirm the condition of the 
nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning.
If the ruled lines are shifted after running print head maintenance, align the Print Head.
z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted
Note
Before performing maintenance
zOpen the Scanning Unit...

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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether  the ink ejects properly from the Print Head.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, open the Front Feeder, and extend the 
Output Paper Support.
2Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the 
Front Feeder.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.
3Press the Paper Feed Switch  to select the paper source where you have loaded 
paper.
4Print the nozzle check...

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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Follow the procedure below to examine the nozzle  check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.
1Check the nozzle check pattern you 
printed.
(1)Check if lines in this pattern are missing.
(A) Good
(B) Lines are missing
(2) Check if there are white streaks in this pattern.
(A) Good
(B) White streaks present
2The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed 
alternately. Select the pattern that is closer to the nozzle...

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z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present
(1) Select  Also B  and press the  OK button.
The cleaning confirmati on screen is displayed.
(2) Select  Ye s and press the  OK button to start 
Print Head Cleaning.
See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 44.
(1)
(2)
 

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Print Head Cleaning
Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if  white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check 
pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzle s and restores the print head condition. Note that cleaning the 
Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in t he ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes 
ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, open the Front Feeder, and extend the 
Output Paper Support.
2Load a...

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Note
If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try  Print Head Deep Cleaning. 
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 46.
 

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Print Head Deep Cleaning
If print quality does not improve by standard  Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, 
which is a more powerful process. Note that cl eaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed 
in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head 
Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, open the Front Feeder, and extend the 
Output Paper Support.
2Load a...