Canon Pixma Mx492 User Guide

Important
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Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.
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The machine cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge areinstalled. Be sure to install both cartridges.
Note
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When you set the alarm to be silent in  Sound control of Dev. user settings , the alarm will not
beep even if the FINE cartridge is attached.
Dev. user settings
9.
Close the paper output cover.
Note
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If the error message appears after the paper output cover is closed, take appropriate action.
A...

•When you start printing after replacing the FINE cartridge, the machine starts cleaning the printhead automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the
cleaning of the print head.•
If the print head is out of alignment, as indicated by misaligned printed ruled lines or similar
symptoms, 
align the print head .
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The machine may make noise during operation.
Notes on FINE cartridges
Important
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Do not touch the electrical contacts (A) or print head nozzle (B) on a FINE...

Checking the Ink Status
Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine
You can also check the ink status on the computer screen.
Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer
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Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine
Note
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The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine
considers as ink is full when a new FINE cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink
level. If you install a used FINE cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be correct. In such case,
refer to the ink level information only as a guide.
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When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear on the LCD to...

Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Machine
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Maintenance Procedure
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
Aligning the Print Head
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Maintenance ProcedureIf print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misalignedprinted ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below.
Important
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Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge.
Note
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Check if ink remains in the FINE cartridge.
Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine
Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.
Replacing Procedure
Also check if the protective tape...

Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
After cleaning the print head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern: 
 Step1
If the problem is not resolved after performing from step 1 to step 3 twice:
Step4  Clean the print head deeply.
From the machine
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
From the computer
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours. Do not unplug the power cord when turning off the...

Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle.
Note
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If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE
cartridge  whose ink is low.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette. After pushing the cassette back, the paper information...

Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary.1.
Check if there are missing lines in the pattern A or horizontal white streaks in the pattern B.
C: Number of sheets printed so far
If there are missing lines in the pattern A:
Cleaning the print head  is required.
D: Good
E: Bad (lines are missing)
If there are horizontal white streaks in the pattern B:
Cleaning the print head  is required.
F: Good
G: Bad (horizontal white streaks are present)...