Canon Pixma Mp610 Quick Start Guide

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Routine Maintenance
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 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 Deep 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  Deep cleaning , then press the  OK 
button.
The confirmation sc reen is displayed.
(5) Select  Ye s, then press the  OK button.
Print Head Deep Cleaning starts.
Do not perform any other operations until Print 
Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes about 
1 minute 30 seconds.
5Check the condition of the Print Head.
(1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition.
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 53.
If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color.
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 46.
(2) If the problem is not resolved, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep 
Cleaning after 24 hours.
(3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon 
service representative.
Note
Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
 
						

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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 Output Tray and open it gently.
(2) Open the Output Tray Extension.
3Adjust the print head position.
(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  Auto head align , then press the OK 
button.
The confirmation sc reen is displayed.
(5) Select  Ye s, then press the  OK button.
The print head is aligned automatically, and the  print head pattern after the adjustment is 
printed out. This takes about 10 minutes.
Note
Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Important
You cannot feed paper from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment. 
Always load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
If you select  Head alignment print , the machine 
exits the process after printing the current head 
position adjustment values.
Notez The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue.
z If adjustment was not done successfully, the “ Auto head align has failed.” error message is 
displayed on the LCD. For details, see “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on 
page 70.
z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head 
Alignment. For details, see “Manual Print Head Alignment” on page 59.
 
						

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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) 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 print head alignment 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  Manual head align , then press the OK button.
The confirmation sc reen is displayed.
(5) Select  Ye s, then press the  OK button.
The print head alignment pattern is printed.
(6) When “ Did the patterns print correctly? ” is 
displayed, confirm that the pattern is printed 
correctly, select  Ye s, then press the  OK button.
The input screen for the head position 
adjustment values is displayed.
Note
If you select  Head alignment print , the machine exits the process after printing the current
head position adjustment values.
 
						

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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 pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable 
vertical white streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks
(A) (B)
 
						

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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 print head position.
(1)Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] 
button to input the number of the pattern in 
column P that has the least noticeable vertical 
streaks.
(2)Repeat the same procedure until you finish 
inputting the pattern number for columns Q to 
V, then press the OK button.
For columns U and V, the best patterns will be 
smooth and have no streaks in the border 
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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 pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable 
horizontal white streaks.
(C) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
(D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
Note
If it is difficult to pick the most even pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable 
horizontal white streaks.
(E) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
(F) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
(C) (D)
(E) (F)
 
						

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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 
Cover (white sheet) (A) gently. Make sure not to leave any residue, especially on the Platen 
Glass.
Caution
zDo not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar 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.
zNever use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to clean 
the machine, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the machine’s surface; these can damage the 
machine’s components.
Caution
Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.
Important
zWhen cleaning the exterior of the machine, do not use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or 
similar materials, as this may scratch the surface.
zNever use neutral detergent or volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other 
chemical cleaner, as this may damage the surface.
Caution
Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.
Important
The inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (A) is easily damaged, so wipe it gently.
(A)
(B)
 
						

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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 OK button.
The Settings screen is displayed.
(3)Select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4)Select Roller cleaning, then press the OK button.
The confirmation screen is displayed.
(5)Select Ye s, then press the OK button.
The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as it is cleaned.
4Repeat (4) and (5) in step 3 twice.
5Open 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.
6Make sure that the paper feed roller stops rotating, then load three or more sheets 
of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in portrait orientation in the paper source you 
selected in step 2.
Note
Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
 
						

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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 Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
This section describes how to clean the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine 
becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the 
Rear Tray.
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.
3Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then 
unfold the paper.
Important
Do not perform any other operation while the bottom plate is being cleaned.
Note
Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
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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 press the  OK button.
The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine.
Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate 
Cleaning again.
If the problem is not resolved after performing Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the protrusions 
inside the machine may be stained. Clean them  according to instructions. See “Cleaning the 
Protrusions Inside the Machine” on page 67.
Important
Even if the Cassette is selected as the paper source, paper will be fed from the Rear Tray.
Note
When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to use a new piece of paper.
(A)
(A) Load the paper after unfolding it.