Canon printer PIXMA iP2600 User Manual

27 Routine Maintenance
Aligning the Print Head
If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head 
position.
1Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain 
paper in the Rear Tray.
2Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to 
“Inside” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
3Print...

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4Look at the printout and adjust the print head 
position.
(1)Check the printed patterns and select the number 
of the pattern in column A that has the least 
noticeable streaks.
(2)Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the 
pattern number for column L, then click OK.
(3)Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable white 
streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white...

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1Make sure that the printer is on and load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in 
the Rear Tray.
2Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to 
“Inside” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
3Print the pattern.
(1)Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(2)Select Test Print in the pop-up menu.
(3)Click Print Head Alignment.
(4)Confirm...

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4Look at the printout and adjust the print head 
position.
(1)Check the printed patterns and select the number 
of the pattern in column A that has the least 
noticeable streaks.
(2)Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the 
pattern number for column L, then click Send.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable white 
streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks...

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Replacing a FINE Cartridge
This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace FINE 
Cartridges.
When ink runs out or other errors occur, the Alarm lamp flashes orange to inform you of the error. 
See “Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 53 and confirm how to handle it.
„Getting the Ink Status Information
You can confirm the status of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and 
Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
(A) Confirm...

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Follow the procedure below to open each of the confirmation screens.
(1)Open the printer properties dialog box.
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel” in 
“Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
(2)Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet.
To confirm the ink level information, click the Ink Details menu.
(1)Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer...

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„Replacing FINE Cartridges
When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
Important
Handling FINE Cartridges
zDo not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The printer may 
not print out properly if you touch it.
(A) Electrical Contacts
(B) Print Head Nozzles
zTo maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE 
Cartridges.
Refilling ink is not recommended.
zOnce you remove a FINE...

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1Open the Paper Output Tray.
2Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then open the Top Cover.
The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left.
3Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.
(1)Push down the FINE Cartridge.
(2)Remove the FINE Cartridge.
CautionzDo not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it.
zDo not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer.
Important
If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the...

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4Prepare the replacement FINE cartridge.
(1)Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the 
orange protective tape (A) gently.
5Install the FINE Cartridge.
(1)Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the 
way into the appropriate slot.
The Black FINE Cartridge should be 
installed into the left slot ( ) and the 
Color FINE Cartridge should be into 
the right slot ( ).
(2)Push up the FINE Cartridge until it 
clicks into place.
Important
zShaking FINE Cartridges may cause ink to spill out 
and...

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6Close the Top Cover.
Keeping the Best Printing Results
To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following.
„When You Turn Off the Printer
Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer.
(1)Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
(2)Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out.
This takes a few seconds or as long as around 15 seconds.
(3)Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet.
If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off...