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Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank
It is necessary to identify the empty ink tank by checking the message displayed on the LCD and 
replace it.
The message  appears on the LCD when the ink level becomes low during printing.
zPress [OK] to continue printing.
z Press [Stop/Reset] to cancel the current print job.
The message  appears on the LCD when ink becomes empty during printing.
z If printing has not finished, you can continue  printing for a while by pressing [OK] with the 
empty ink tanks installed. However, you will  need to replace it with a new one as soon as 
printing finishes. If you continue printing with  an empty ink tank, it may damage the machine.
z Press [Stop/Reset] to cancel printing . Replace the ink tank with a new one.
Printing will resume as soon as the ink tank  is replaced and the Scanning Unit is closed.
z If an error message is displayed on the LCD,  an ink tank error has occurred and the machine 
cannot continue to print. See  “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 113 .
Replacing Ink Tanks
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
1Ensure that the machine is on.
2Raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops.
The Paper Output Tray will open automatical ly and the Print Head Holder moves to the 
center.
Note
Should missing characters or  white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see  “When Printing 
Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect” on page 103 .
Note
Its recommended that the tank should be replaced with a new one as soon as possible.
Note
zBe sure to press [OK] with all the ink tanks in stalled. Printing does not resume if any of the 
ink tanks are left uninstalled.
z If you continue to print with an empty ink tank, the ink level will not be detected correctly.
Note
zTo maintain optimal print quality, use an ink  tank within six months of its first use.
z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. 
This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the ma chine may not operate properly if it is reinstalled.
z Color ink consumption may occur even when black- and-white or grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep  cleaning, which are necessary to maintain 
the machine’s capabilities.
z Do not replace ink tanks during scanning in do cuments. If you open the Scanning Unit (Printer 
Cover) during scanning in, documents may not be scanned in properly.
 
						

							
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(A) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray if it does not open automatically.
3Open the Inner Cover.
4Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing red fast. Do not 
touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B). Remove only the ink tank.
Important
If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head 
Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the 
Print Head Holder to the center.
(A)
 
						

							
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5Prepare a replacement tank.
(1)Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape (A) toward the 
arrow so that the protective film does not re main on the air hole (C). Then remove the film 
(B).
(2) Remove the orange protective cap (D) from  the bottom of the ink tank and discard it.
Important
zHandle ink tanks carefully to avoid  staining clothing or the surrounding area.
z Discard empty ink tanks according to the loca l laws and regulations regarding disposal of 
consumables.
Note
Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. (A)
(B)
(F)(E)
(B) (D)
(A)
(G)
(C)
 
						

							
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6Install the ink tank.
(1)Install 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) Ensure that the ink tank clicks into place and then its lamp lights red (A).
7Close the Inner Cover.
Important
zBe sure to remove the clear film from the in k tank in the exact order shown in step 5, as 
failure to follow this step may cause the  ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands.
z Do not touch the electrical c ontacts (G). Doing so can caus e the machine to malfunction or 
become unable to print.
z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks (F) as  this may cause the ink to leak out and stain 
your clothes and hands. 
z Do not re-attach the protective cap (D) once you have removed it.
z Do not touch the open ink port (E) once the protec tive cap is removed, as this may prevent 
the ink from being ejected properly. 
z Ink on the removed protective cap may stain your clothes and hands.
z Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the perforation. If there remains 
a part of the orange tape, ink may not be ejected correctly.
Important
Make sure to install all the ink tanks to enabl e printing. The machine cannot be used unless all 
the ink tanks are installed.
Note
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Printing will not occur if the Inner Cover is open.
(A)
 
						

							
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8Slowly close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 
When Printing Becomes Faint 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. Follow t he procedures below to clean the nozzles.
If the ruled lines are shifted after running the Print Head maintenance, align the Print Head.
Caution
Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Co ver) firmly using both hands, and be careful not 
to get your fingers caught.
Note
z If  is displayed on the LCD after  the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed, 
some ink tanks may be installed in the wrong  positions. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer 
Cover) and make sure that all the ink tanks are installed in the correct order directed on the 
label.
z When you start printing after replacing the  ink tank, the machine executes Print Head 
cleaning automatically. Do not perform any other  operations until the Print Head cleaning 
finishes.
Note
Before printing the nozzle check pattern or  cleaning the Print Head, check the following;
– Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and make su re that all the ink tanks click into place and 
then their lamps light red.
– If any one of the lamps is flashing, the associ ated ink tank is empty or running low. See 
“Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 99 .
If an ink lamp is flashing even though ink remains in that ink tank, it is inserted in the wrong 
position. Make sure that the correct ink tank co lor is inserted in each position. Open the Scanning 
Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure all the ink lamps light. See  “Replacing an Ink Tank” on 
page 98 .
– If the ink lamp cannot light, press the   mark on the  ink tank firmly until it clicks to fully insert 
it. Make sure that all packaging material is peeled off the ink tank. See  “Replacing Ink Tanks” on 
page 99 .
 
						

							
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zIf the ruled lines are shifted
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether  the ink ejects properly from the Print Head 
nozzles and to verify Print Head alignment. Use this  function when printed results are blurred or the 
color is incorrect.
1Press [ON/OFF] to turn on  the machine, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized 
plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette.
See  “Turning on the Machine” on page 18  and “Loading Paper” on page 22 .
2Use [Feed Switch] to select the paper source where you have loaded paper.
3Printing the nozzle check pattern.
(1)Press [COPY].
(2) Press [Menu] repeatedly to select .
Step 1
 See  “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 104 After Print Head 
cleaning, print the 
nozzle check  pattern.
If missing lines or white stripes appear
Step 2
See  “Print Head Cleaning” on page 105
If the problem remains after performing Print Head 
cleaning twice
Step 3
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 106
Note
If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve  the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care 
Center.
Step 1
See  “Aligning the Print Head Automatically” on 
page 106
Note
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
 
						

							
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(3)Use [ ] or [ ] to select  and then press [OK].
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
4Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See  “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 105 .
„Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern.  Perform cleaning if necessary.
z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines are present (2) in the pattern (A), clean the print 
head (See  “Print Head Cleaning” on page 105 ).
Print Head Cleaning
Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white st ripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. This 
unclogs the nozzles to restore the Print Head condi tion. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes 
waste ink to be absorbed in the waste ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so 
perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary.
1Ensure that the machine is on.
2Start the Print Head cleaning.
(1) Press [COPY].
(2) Press [Menu] repeatedly to select .
(3) Use [ ] or [ ]
 to select , then press [OK].
The machine starts the Print Head cleaning.
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 98 ).
Note
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
(A)
(1) (2)
 
						

							
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3Check the status of the Print Head.
After Print Head cleaning finishes, the nozzle check confirmation screen is displayed. Print 
the nozzle check pattern to verify that  the Print Head nozzles are clean. See  “Printing the 
Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 104 .
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. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print 
Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
1Ensure that the machine is on.
2Start Print Head deep cleaning.
(1) Press [COPY].
(2) Press [Menu] repeatedly to select .
(3) Use [ ] or [ ]
 to select , then press [OK].
The machine starts the Print Head deep cleaning.
3Check the status of the Print Head.
(1) Print the nozzle check pattern to verify  that the Print Head nozzles are clean. 
See  “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 104 .
When one specific color only does not print, see  “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 98.
(2) If the problem remains, make sure that ink remains in the ink tank. Then turn off the 
machine’s power for at least 24 hours, and perform deep cleaning of the Print Head 
again.
(3) If the problem still remains, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact the Canon 
Customer Care Center.
Aligning the Print  Head Automatically
If ruled lines are misaligned or a printout is  unsatisfactory, adjust the Print Head position.
Important
Do not perform any other operations until the  Print Head cleaning finishes. This takes about 
40 seconds.
Note
If you perform cleaning and nozzle check twice a nd the result does not improve, then perform 
Deep cleaning.
See  “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 106 .
Note
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Important
The process takes about 75 seconds to complete , so simply wait until the Alarm Lamp stops 
flashing.
 
						

							
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Print Head alignment is performed automatically. However, you can align the Print Head manually if 
the results of automatic Print Head alignment are not satisfactory (See  “Adjusting the Print Head 
Manually” on page 117 ).
1Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine.
See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18 .
2Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray, and open up and set the 
extension by pressing down the hollow on the front side.
3Execute automatic Print Head alignment.
(1)Press [COPY].
(2) Press [Menu] repeatedly to select .
(3) Load a few sheets of A4- or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(4) Use [ ] or [ ]
 to select , then press [OK]. 
A pattern is printed and the Print Head is automatically aligned. It takes about five 
minutes to finish printing the pattern.
Cleaning Your Machine
This section describes the necessary  cleaning procedures for your machine.
„Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Wipe the Platen Glass (D), the inner side of the Document Cover (white area) (C), the 
transparent sheet (A), and the inner side of the AD F (white area) (B) with a clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth moistened with water. Then wipe with a clean,  soft, dry, lint-free cloth making sure not to 
leave any residue, especially on the Platen Gl ass. If you have trouble getting the scanning area 
clean, wipe with diluted mild detergent (for dish washing).
Note
z The Cassette does not feed paper for aligning the Print Head. Load paper in the Auto 
Sheet Feeder.
z Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Note
zThe pattern is printed in black and blue.
z You can print the current adjustment values by selecting .
When Automatic Print Head Aligning Cannot Be Executed Correctly
z When automatic Print Head aligning cannot  be executed correctly, the message  is displayed on the LCD.
See  “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 113 .
Caution
zBe sure to turn OFF the power and disconnec t the power cord before cleaning the machine. 
z Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or simila r materials for cleaning. Paper tissue powders or 
fine threads may remain inside the machine and  cause problems such as a blocked Print Head 
and poor printing results. Use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components. 
z Never use volatile liquids such as thinners, b enzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to 
clean the machine; these can damage the machine’s components.
 
						

							
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„Cleaning the ADF
Wipe off any paper dust from the inside of the Feed er Cover as illustrated by gray colored part, 
with a soft, clean, lint-free and dry cloth.
„ Cleaning the Roller (Roller Cleaning)
Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed pr operly. Cleaning the paper feed rollers will wear 
the rollers, so perform this only when necessary.
1Press [ON/OFF] to turn on  the machine, then remove any paper from the Auto 
Sheet Feeder and Cassette.
See  “Turning on the Machine” on page 18 .
2Use [Feed Switch] to select the paper source to clean.
3Clean the paper feed rollers.
(1)Press [COPY].
(2) Press [Menu] repeatedly to select .
(3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
The paper feed rollers are cleaned.
Important
The sheet (C) is easily damaged, so wipe it gently.
Note
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
(C)
(A) (B)
(D)