Canon Pixma Mx492 User Guide

Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable streaks in the associated boxes.Even if the patterns with the least noticeable streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click  OK.
Note
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical
streaks.
(A) Least noticeable vertical streaks
(B) Most noticeable vertical streaks
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When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
Note
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical
streaks.
(A) Least noticeable vertical streaks
(B) Most noticeable vertical streaks
11.
Confirm the displayed message and click  OK
The third pattern is printed.
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Do not open the paper output cover while printing is in progress.
12.
Check the printed pattern Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable stripes...

When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
Note
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable
horizontal stripes.
(A) Least noticeable horizontal stripes
(B) Most noticeable horizontal stripes
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To print and check the current setting, open the  Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click
Print Alignment Value .
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Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your
Computer
Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and
lines.
This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment.
Normally, the printer is set for automatic head alignment. If the printing results of automatic print head
alignment are not satisfactory, 
perform manual head alignment .
The procedure for performing automatic print head...

Note•
To print and check the current setting, open the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click
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Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check PatternThe nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing a
nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print.
The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows:
 Nozzle Check
1.
Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Click  Nozzle Check  on the Maintenance  tab
The  Nozzle Check  dialog box opens.
Click  Initial Check Items  to display the...

Cleaning the Machine
Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Cleaning the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
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Cleaning the Exterior of the MachineBe sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently.Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning.
Important
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Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine.
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The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when unsentfaxes are stored in the machine's memory. Make sure if the machine completed sending or
receiving all...

Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Important
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Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine.
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The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when unsentfaxes are stored in the machine's memory. Make sure if the machine completed sending or
receiving all the faxes before unplugging the power cord.
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The machine cannot send or receive faxes when the power is turned off.
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If the power cord is unplugged, the date/time...

Cleaning the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)Be sure to use a soft, clean, lint-free and dry cloth to clean the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
Important
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Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine.
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The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when unsentfaxes are stored in the machine's memory. Make sure if the machine completed sending or
receiving all the faxes before unplugging the power cord.
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The machine cannot send or...