Canon Pixma Mp510 Quick Start Guide

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Routine Maintenance
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 may leak out when you remove the 
protective cap and may not eject properly when 
printing.
Important
zBe sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in 
the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as failure to 
follow this step may cause the ink to leak and stain 
your clothes and hands.
z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may 
cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and 
hands.
z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have 
removed it. Discard it according to the local laws 
and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective 
cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from 
being ejected properly. 
z Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with 
ink on the removed protective cap.
*2
(C)
(A)
*1
(B)
(1)
(2)
*1 Do not touch the electrical contacts  on the ink tank. Doing so can cause 
the machine to malfunction or be-
come unable to print.
*2 Carefully hold the protective cap  when removing it to prevent the ink 
from staining your fingers.
 
						

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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 sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) 
firmly, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.
Note
zIf the error message is still displayed after the 
Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed, see “Error 
Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 57.
z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, 
Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. Do 
not perform any other operations until Print Head 
Cleaning finishes.
(1)
(2)
(3)
*1
*1 Make sure the position of the  tank matches the label.
 
						

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Routine Maintenance
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 you press the  ON/OFF button to turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a 
protective cap on the Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If you remove the power cord or 
switch off the power outlet strip before the  POWER lamp goes out, this capping will not be done 
properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog.
„ When You Are Not Using the Machine for a Long Time
When you are not using the machine for a long time , print or copy in both black & white and in 
color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print 
Head.
Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print  Head for high-precision printing. Just as the 
uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes  dry and unusable if it is not used for a long 
period of time, the print head nozzles become bl ocked by dried ink. Periodically printing or 
cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage.
Notez If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink 
may blur depending on the paper.
z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become faint or particular colors will not be 
printed properly. For details, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on 
page 40.
 
						

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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 (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are lit red.
– If any one of the lamps is flashing slowly, the associated ink tank is running low. You can continue 
printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a replacement ink tank available.
– If any one of the lamps is flashing fast, the associated ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 36.
If an ink lamp is flashing fast even though ink remains in that ink tank, it is inserted in the wrong 
position. Make sure that the ink tank of the correct color is inserted in each position, matching the 
label. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 34.
– If the ink lamp is not lit, the tank is not set properly. Press the   mark on the ink tank until the tank  clicks into place. Make sure that all packaging material is peeled off the ink tank. See “Prepare the 
replacement tank.” on page 37.
z Increase the  Print Quality  setting in the printer driver settings.
See “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 62.
Step 1
See “Printing the Nozzle  Check Pattern” on page 41.
If lines are missing or if white streaks appearAfter cleaning the 
Print Head, print 
and examine the 
nozzle check  pattern.
Step 2
See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 44.
If the problem is not resolved after performing 
Print Head Cleaning twice
Step 3
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 46.
Note
If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your 
Canon service representative.
Step 1
See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 48
 
						

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Routine Maintenance
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 pattern.
(1) Press the  Menu button.
(2) Use the  [ or  ] button to select  Maintenance/settings , then press the OK button.
The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3) Use the  [ or  ] button to select  Maintenance, then press the  OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Nozzle check 
and then press the  OK button.
The pattern print confirmation screen is 
displayed.
(5) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Ye s and then 
press the  OK button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed, and the 
pattern confirmation screens are displayed 
alternately.
5Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 42.
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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 check pattern that you 
printed.
z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks
(1) Select  All A and press the  OK button.
The LCD returns to the Maintenance screen.
Note
If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Replace the relevant ink tank.
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 34.
(1)
(2)
(1)
 
						

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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 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.
4Start  Print Head Cleaning .
(1)Press the  Menu button.
(2) Use the  [ or  ] button to select  Maintenance/settings , then press the OK button.
The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3) Use the  [ or  ] button to select  Maintenance, then press the  OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Cleaning and 
then press the  OK button.
The confirmation sc reen is displayed.
(5) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Ye s and then 
press the  OK button.
Print Head Cleaning starts.
Do not perform any other operations until Print 
Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 
seconds.
The pattern print confirmation screen is 
displayed.
(6) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Ye s and then 
press the  OK button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
5Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take 
appropriate action.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 42.
(4)
(5)
 
						

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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 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.
4Start  Print Head Deep Cleaning .
(1)Press the  Menu button.
(2) Use the  [ or  ] button to select  Maintenance/settings , then press the OK button.
The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3) Use the  [ or  ] button to select  Maintenance, then press the  OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Deep 
cleaning  and then press the  OK button.
The confirmation sc reen is displayed.
(5) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Ye s and then 
press the  OK button.
Print Head Deep Cleaning starts.
Do not perform any other operations until Print 
Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes about 
100 seconds.
5Check the condition of the Print Head.
(1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition.
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 41.
If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color.
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 34.
(2) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the machine and perform another Print 
Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours.
(4)
(5)