Canon printer PIXMA MG2924 User Manual

Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel
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 ink lamps and the...

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 Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel
Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.
Replacing Procedure
Also check if the...

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.
If the problem is still not resolved:
Step5  Replace...

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 rear tray.
3.
Pull out the paper output tray and the output tray...

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...

Cleaning the Print HeadClean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle checkpattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head
consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary.1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Hold down the  Stop button until the  Alarm lamp flashes twice, then release it immediately.
The machine starts cleaning the print head.
The cleaning will be complete...

Cleaning the Print Head DeeplyIf print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the print head, clean the print head deeply.
Cleaning the print head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the print head, so clean the print head deeply only when necessary.1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Hold down the  Stop button until the  Alarm lamp flashes three times, then release it
immediately.
The machine starts cleaning the print head deeply. The cleaning will be complete...

Aligning the Print HeadIf printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print headposition.
Note
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If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet 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 (including recycled paper)*
* Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on both sides.
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Load a sheet of A4 or...