Canon printer PIXMA iP110 User Manual

							When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
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							When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
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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 items that you need to check before printing the nozzle check
pattern.
3.
Set the paper thickness lever to the right, and load paper in the printer
Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.
4.
Print a nozzle check pattern
Make sure that the printer is on and click  Print Check Pattern.
Printing of the nozzle check pattern begins.
Click  OK when the confirmation message appears.
The  Pattern Check  dialog box opens.
5.
Check the print result
Check the print result. When the print result is normal, click  Exit.
If the print result is smudged or if there are any unprinted sections, click  Cleaning to clean the print
head.
Related Topic
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
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							Cleaning Inside the PrinterPerform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of
the paper.
Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on the
printed page.
The procedure for performing bottom plate cleaning is as follows:
 Bottom Plate Cleaning
1.
Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Click  Bottom Plate Cleaning  on the Maintenance  tab
The  Bottom Plate Cleaning  dialog box opens.
3.
Set the paper thickness lever to the right, and load paper in the printer
As instructed in the dialog box, load a sheet of A4 or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray. Prepare a second sheet of A4 or Letter size plain paper, fold it in half horizontally, and then unfold it.Load the second sheet in front of the first sheet so that it is oriented vertically with the crest of thecrease facing down.
4.
Perform the bottom plate cleaning
Make sure that the printer is on and then click  Execute.
Bottom plate cleaning starts.
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							Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
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							Cleaning the Exterior of the PrinterBe 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.
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							Cleaning the Paper Feed RollerIf the paper feed roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly.
In this case, perform the paper feed roller cleaning from the computer. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed
roller, so perform this only when necessary.
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer
If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed roller from the computer, turn off the power,
unplug the power cord, then wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside the rear tray with a moistened cotton swab or the like while rotating them manually. Do not touch the roller with your fingers.
Rotate the roller two or more times.
After cleaning the paper feed roller, turn on the power, then clean the paper feed roller again.
If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed roller, contact the service center.
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							Cleaning the Inside of the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)Remove stains from the inside of the printer. If the inside of the printer becomes dirty, printed paper may get
dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.
You need to prepare: two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Load only one sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the rear tray.
3.
Fold the other sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, then unfold the
paper.
4.
Load this sheet of paper on the paper loaded in step 2 with the open side facing you.
5.
Set the paper thickness lever to the right.
Loading Paper
6.
Hold down the  RESUME/CANCEL  button until the POWER lamp flashes five times, then
release it immediately.
The paper cleans the inside of the printer and only the paper folded in step 4 is ejected.
Check the folded parts of the ejected paper. If they are smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning
again.
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							Changing the Printer Settings
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer
Using the Printer with the Access Point Mode
Initializing the Printer Settings
Disabling the Wireless LAN Function of the Printer
Setting the Ink Usage Control
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