Canon printer PIXMA i560 Series User Manual

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Printing Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. 
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in 
the incorrect position.
With this printer, ink tanks must be installed in the order of yellow, magenta, 
cyan and black.• Yellow: BCI-6Y • Cyan: BCI-6C
• Magenta: BCI-6M • Black: BCI-3eBK
„Knowing When to Replace an Ink Tank
If an ink tank needs to be replaced, once printing begins, the  POWER lamp will change 
from green to orange and flash four times. It  is important to quickly identify the empty 
tank using the BJ Status Monitor (Windows)  or error messages (Macintosh) and replace 
it.
NoteShould missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient 
ink levels, refer to the section 
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors 
are Incorrect  on page 33.
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The following message appears when ink is empty. Printing will resume as soon as an ink 
tank is replaced and the front cover is closed.
NoteWhen Low Ink is Detected
TheBJ Status Monitor appears as soon as a print job starts.
[!] indicates a low ink level. Obta
in a replacement tank as soon 
as possible.
Note When Low Ink is Detected
The following message is displayed as soon as a print job 
starts.
[!] indicates a low ink level. Obta
in a replacement tank as soon 
as possible.
The ink tank with [X] symbol is out of ink.
Replace with a new ink tank.
•Press the  RESUME/CANCEL  button to 
resume printing with an empty ink tank.
When printing is finished, replace the ink 
tank immediately.  If you continue 
printing with an empty ink tank, it may 
cause the printer to malfunction.
• Menu screens will vary to some degree,  depending on your software.
Empty ink tank
Ink tank with low ink level
• Click Cancel Printing to cancel the current print 
job.
•Press the RESUME/CANCEL  button to 
resume printing with the ink tank 
empty. When printing is finished, 
replace the ink tank immediately.  If 
you continue printing with an empty 
ink tank, it may cause the printer to 
malfunction.
Ink tank with low ink level
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„Replacing an Ink Tank
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
1Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover.
The print head holder moves to the center.
2Remove the empty ink tank.
(1)Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
3Prepare a replacement ink tank.
(1)Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape.
(2)Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it. ImportantzHandle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the 
surrounding area.
zDiscard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations 
regarding disposal of consumables.
Do not touch the lock lever: 
remove only the ink tank.
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4Install the ink tank.
(1)Insert the ink tank in the print head holder.
(2)Press on the PUSH mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
5Close the front cover.
The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now 
complete. ImportantzDo not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to 
leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
zDo not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it.
zOnce the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port.
NotezTo maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months 
of its first use.
zOnce an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer 
and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out 
and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled.
zColor ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or 
grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, 
which are necessary to maintain the printer’s capabilities.
zWhen an ink tank runs out of ink, replace the ink tank with a new one 
immediately.
If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it may cause the 
printer to malfunction.
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When Printing Becomes Faint 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. Follow the 
procedures below to maintain the print head.Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following:
zOpen the front cover and make sure the ink tank contains 
ink. If it is out of ink, replace it.
z Ensure that all the orange tape of the ink tank has been 
peeled off.
z Press PUSH on the ink tank and ensure that the ink tank is 
installed securely.
z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver 
settings.
Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does 
not resolve the problem, contact the 
Customer Care Center.
 
 Print Head Deep Cleaning  on page 40
Step 3
If white stripes are noticeableIf the print quality is poor
 Print Head Cleaning  on page 38
Step 2
Aligning the Print Head  on page 42
Step 2
If the problem remains  
 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern  on page 34
Step 1
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print 
head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are 
blurred or the color is incorrect.
1With the printer on, load a sheet  of Letter paper in the printer.
2Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog  Box Directly from the Start Menu on 
page 15.
3Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click  OK.
See  Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern  on page 36.
Note
Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed also from the printer 
itself. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. 
Hold the 
RESUME/CANCEL  button until the POWER lamp flashes twice.
(1)Click the  Maintenance  tab.
(2)Click Nozzle Check .
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1With the printer on, load a sheet  of Letter paper in the printer.
2Open the Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Select  Page Setup...  in the File menu.
(2) Click  Utilities  to open the  Printer Utility  dialog box.
3Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(3)When the confirmation message is displayed, click  OK.
See  Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern  on page 36.
(1)Select  Te s t  P r i n t  from the 
pull-down menu. 
(2)Click  Nozzle Check .
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„Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
(1) If lines are missing as in the illustration, run the print head cleaning procedure 
for Black 3eBK .
See  Print Head Cleaning  on page 38.
(2) White stripes in this pattern require ru nning print head cleaning procedure for 
Color 6C, 6M, 6Y .
See  Print Head Cleaning  on page 38.
(3) Unevenness in this pattern indicates the print head requires alignment.
See  Aligning the Print Head  on page 42.
Note
If the ink tank runs out of ink, the nozzle pattern will be incorrect. And 
you will need to replace the tank.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
When line are missing
When white stripes appear
When lines are uneven When lines are even
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(4)White vertical stripes in this pattern indicates the print head requires alignment.
See  Aligning the Print Head  on page 42.
(5) Horizontal stripes in this patterns indi cate the print head requires alignment.
See  Aligning the Print Head  on page 42.
When vertical stripes appear
When horizontal stripes appear
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Print Head Cleaning
Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning  the print  
head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary.
1Ensure that the printer is on.
2Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog  Box Directly from the Start Menu on 
page 15.
3 Start Print Head Cleaning.
(3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click  Execute.
All colors :All nozzels
Black 3eBK : Black ink nozzels
Color 6C, 6M, 6Y : Color ink nozzels
(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click  OK.
Note
Print head cleaning can be performed also from the printer itself. 
Ensure that the printer is on. Hold down the 
RESUME/CANCEL button 
until the  POWER lamp flashes once.
(1)Click the 
Maintenance  tab.
(2)Click Cleaning .
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