Canon Pixma Mp610 Quick Start Guide
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47 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 have a new ink tank available. Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) The ink tank is inserted in the wrong position or it is empty. Ensure that the ink tank is in the correct position as directed by the label on the Print Head Holder. If the position is correct and its lamp flashes, it is empty. Replace it with a new one. z Ink lamp is off The tank is not set properly. Press the mark on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place. If it does not click into place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank. See “Prepare the replacement tank.” on page 49. If the lamps are still off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD. See “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 70. Ink has run out. See “The following ink has run out. Replace the ink tank.” in “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 70 and take appropriate action. (B) (B) Empty ink tank. ......Repeats ......Repeats
48Routine Maintenance „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 tanks. Refilling ink is not recommended. zOnce you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed. zReplace empty tanks with new ones. Inserting partially used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such tanks, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the tanks properly. zOnce an ink tank has been installed, 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 machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. zColor ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is specified. Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be necessary to maintain the machine’s performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one. CautionzDo not hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. zDo not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right side. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the center. Caution Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine.
49 Routine Maintenance 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 surrounding area. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. NotezDo not remove more than one ink tank at a time. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. z For details on ink lamp flashing speeds, see “Getting the Ink Status Information” on page 46. Important Make sure that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (D). If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, ink may leak out or may not eject properly. ImportantzDo not touch the electrical contacts (F) on the ink tank. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown above, 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 reattach 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. (A) (A) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; remove only the ink tank. (D) (B) (C) (E) (F) (E) Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers.
50Routine Maintenance 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 Inner Cover is closed. Printing will not start with the Inner Cover open since paper cannot be fed properly. Caution zBe sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught. z Do not hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. Note zIf the error message is still displayed after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed, see “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 70. z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. Do not start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. (G) (1) (2) (3)
51 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 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 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. Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in the following cases; – Printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick – Printed area is stained with water or sweat 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 52.
52Routine Maintenance 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 Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are lit red. If not, see “Getting the Ink Status Information” on page 46 and take the appropriate action. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. See “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 75. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from your computer. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Step 1 See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 53. 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 56. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 57. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 58.
53 Routine Maintenance 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 Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4Print the nozzle check pattern. (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 Nozzle check pattern and then press the OK button. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (5) 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 54. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
54Routine Maintenance 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) (C) (D)
55 Routine Maintenance 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 the OK button to start Print Head Cleaning. See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 56.
56Routine Maintenance 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 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 Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4Start Print Head 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 Cleaning , then press the OK button. The confirmation sc reen is displayed. (5) Select Ye s, then press the OK button. Print Head Cleaning starts. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 1 minute. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (6) Select Ye s, 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 54. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 57.