Canon Pixma Mp540 User Guide

							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Aligning the Print Head Position 
Aligning the Print Head Position 
Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors
and lines. 
The procedure for performing print head alignment is as follows: 
 Print Head Alignment 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab 
The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens. 
3.Load paper in the machine 
Load three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette. 
4.Execute head alignment 
Make sure that the machine is on and click Align Print Head.
Follow the instruction in the message. 
Note 
To check the current setting before you adjust the print head position, click Print Alignment
Value. 
5.Check the printed pattern 
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
Clicking the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the preview window, will automatically set
their numbers in the associated boxes. 
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. 
Note 
If you look at the print results and still cannot determine which pattern is the one with the least
amount of streaks, see your machine manual. 
6.Check the adjustment pattern that is printed next 
Follow the instruction in the message. 
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							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Checking the Print Head Nozzles 
Checking the Print Head Nozzles 
The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print heads are 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.
To display a list of items that you should check before printing the check pattern, click Initial Check
Items. 
3.Load paper in the machine 
Load a sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette. 
4.Print a nozzle check pattern 
Make sure that the machine is on and click Print Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed. 
Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
The Pattern Check dialog box opens. 
5.Check the print result 
Check the print result. If 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
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							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning Inside the Machine 
Cleaning Inside the Machine 
The bottom plate cleaning function allows you to prevent smudges on the reverse side of a sheet of
paper. Perform bottom plate cleaning before you perform duplex printing.
Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on
the printed page. 
For details on how to load paper into the machine, see 
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate
Cleaning). 
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.Load paper in the machine 
As instructed in the dialog box, fold the A4 size or Letter size plain paper in half horizontally, and then
unfold the sheet.
Load the paper into the rear tray in the portrait orientation with the crest of the crease facing down. 
4.Perform the bottom plate cleaning 
Make sure that the machine is on and click Execute.
Bottom plate cleaning starts. 
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							Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication
About Bluetooth Communication
Handling Precautions
Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit
Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication 
Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication
Bluetooth Settings
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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							Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Handling Precautions
Handling Precautions
Shipping the Product
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							Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Handling Precautions > Shipping the Product
Shipping the Product
This product may not be used in countries or regions other than the country or region where it was
purchased due to local laws and regulations. Please note that the use of this product in such countries
or regions may lead to penalties and that Canon should not be liable for such punishment.
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							Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit
Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit
Bluetooth Unit
Attaching to and Removing from the Printer
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							Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit > Bluetooth Unit
Bluetooth Unit
The Bluetooth Unit BU-30 (hereafter referred to as the Bluetooth unit) is an adaptor which can be used
with a Canon IJ printer with Bluetooth interface.
By attaching the Bluetooth unit to a Canon IJ printer with Bluetooth interface, wireless printing from a
Bluetooth enabled device, such as a computer or mobile phone, is possible.
Note
Communication is possible in a range of up to about 33 ft. / 10 m depending on the conditions
below. Printing speed may vary depending on the following conditions:
-Presence of obstacles between the communication equipment and radio wave conditions.
-Presence of magnetic fields, static electricity or electromagnetic interference.
-Software and operating system to be used.
-Receiver sensitivity and antenna performance of the communication equipment.
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							Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit
 > Attaching to and Removing
from the Printer
Attaching to and Removing from the Printer
Attaching the Bluetooth Unit to the Printer
Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the Printer
Attaching the Bluetooth Unit to the Printer
Attach the Bluetooth unit to the Direct Print Port (A) of the printer in accordance with the following
procedure.
The external appearance may differ depending on the printer you are using.
1.Check the Power lamp.
Make sure that the Power lamp is lit.
2.Insert the Bluetooth unit to the Direct Print Port of the printer.
Detach the cap from the Bluetooth unit. Store the cap in a safe location.
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							Note
When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer, the Power lamp on the printer
flashes twice.
Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the Printer
Remove the Bluetooth unit from the Direct Print Port of the printer in accordance with the following
procedure.
1.Remove the Bluetooth unit from the Direct Print Port of the printer.
Caution
Make sure that the lamp on the Bluetooth unit is neither lit nor flashing before you
remove the Bluetooth unit.
Important
Store the Bluetooth unit with the cap attached.
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