Canon Pixma Mp610 Quick Start Guide

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

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Aligning the Print Head
If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print result s are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head 
position.
„ Automatic Print Head Alignment
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then load two sheets of supplied 
paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side 
(whiter side) facing up.
2Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension.
(1) Put your finger in the rounded indent of the Paper...

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„ Manual Print Head Alignment
If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below 
to perform Manual Print Head Alignment.
For details on performing Automatic Print He ad Alignment, see “Automatic Print Head 
Alignment” on page 58.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, an d then load four sheets 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)...

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5Look at the first printout, and then adjust the 
print head position.
(1)Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] 
button to input the number of the pattern in 
column A that has the least noticeable vertical 
streaks.
(2)Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for columns B to 
G, then press the OK button.
(3)Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button.
The second pattern is printed.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the most even...

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6Look at the second printout, and then adjust the print head position.
(1)Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] 
button to input the number of the pattern in 
column H that has the least noticeable vertical 
streaks.
(2)Repeat the same procedure until you finish 
inputting the pattern number for columns I to 
O, then press the OK button.
(3)Confirm the displayed message and press the 
OK button.
The third pattern is printed.
7Look at the third printout, and then adjust the...

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(3)Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button.
The fourth pattern is printed.
8Look at the fourth printout, and then adjust the print head position.
(1)Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] 
button to input the number of the pattern in 
column a that has the least noticeable 
horizontal streaks.
(2)Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for columns b to 
k, then press the OK button.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the most even...

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Cleaning Your Machine
This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine.
„Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine
Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface 
with it gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning.
„Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (B) and the inner side of the Document 
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„Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)
Clean the paper feed roller if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed roller will wear 
the roller, so perform this only when necessary.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the 
Rear Tray and Cassette.
2Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source to clean.
3Clean the paper feed roller.
(1)Press the HOME button.
The HOME screen is displayed.
(2)Select Settings, then press the...

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7Repeat (4) and (5) in step 3 three times.
The paper cleans the paper feed roller as it feeds through the machine.
If the problem is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside the Rear 
Tray with a moistened cotton swab or the like. Rotate the roller (A) manually as you clean it. Do not 
touch the roller with your fingers; rotate it with the cotton swab. If this does not solve the problem, 
contact your Canon service representative.
„Cleaning the...

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4Load this and only this sheet of paper in the 
Rear Tray with the open side to the front.
5Perform bottom plate cleaning.
(1)Press the  HOME button.
The  HOME  screen is displayed.
(2) Select  Settings , then press the  OK button.
The  Settings  screen is displayed.
(3) Select  Maintenance , then press the  OK button.
The  Maintenance  screen is displayed.
(4) Select  Bottom plate cleaning , then press the OK button.
The confirmation sc reen is displayed.
(5) Select  Ye s, then...