Canon Pixma Mp610 Quick Start Guide

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Routine Maintenance
An error message may be displayed on the LCD during printing.
z With the Ink Lamps
You can confirm the status of each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) 
of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash.
zInk lamp is on  
The ink tank is correctly set and there is enough ink remaining to print.
z Ink lamp is flashing  
Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to...

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„Replacing Ink Tanks
When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
1Open the Paper Output Tray.
(1)Put your finger in the rounded indent of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.
2Make sure that the machine is turned on, and lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) 
until it stops.
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
3Open the Inner Cover.
Important
Handling Ink
zTo maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink...

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4Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing 
fast.
(1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
5Prepare the replacement tank.
(1)Remove the new ink tank from its packaging.
(2) Pull the orange tape (B) in the direction of the 
arrow to peel off the protective film.
(3) Remove the film (C) completely.
(4) Remove the orange protective cap from the 
bottom of the ink tank.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
Important
zHandle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing 
or the...

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6Install the ink tank.
(1)Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print 
Head.
(G) Make sure the position of the tank matches 
the label.
(2) Press on the   mark on the ink tank until the 
ink tank snaps firmly into place.
(3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.
7Close the Inner Cover.
8Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
Important
Install all the ink tanks to print. The machine cannot be 
used unless all the ink tanks are installed.
Note
Make sure that the...

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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 30 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 print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality.
z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted
Note
Before performing maintenance
zOpen the Scanning...

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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whet her the ink ejects properly from the print head 
nozzles.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized 
plain paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette.
2Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension.
(1) Put your finger in the rounded indent of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.
(2) Open the Output Tray Extension.
3Press the  Paper Feed...

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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
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.
(C) Good
(D) White streaks present
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 46.
(1)
(2)
(A) (B)...

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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.
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...

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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, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized 
plain paper in the Rear Tray...