Canon printer PIXMA MG3620 User Manual
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Printing a Nozzle Check PatternThe nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing anozzle 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. Load paper in the printer Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the front 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. If 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 191
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. Load paper in the printer As instructed in the dialog box, fold the A4 size or Letter size plain paper in half horizontally, and then unfold the sheet.Fold one side of the paper in another half, aligning the edge with the center crease, then unfold the paper. With the ridges of the creases facing up, load the paper into the front tray, so that the edge of the half with no crease faces away from you. 4. Perform the bottom plate cleaning Make sure that the printer is on and then click Execute. Bottom plate cleaning starts. 192
Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) 193
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
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Important
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, clean the paper feed roller. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed roller, so perform this only when necessary. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper or cleaning sheet available on the market1. Make sure that the power is turned on and remove any paper from the front tray. 2. Open the paper output tray. 3. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes seven times, then release it immediately. The paper feed roller will rotate as it is cleaned without paper. 4. Make sure that the paper feed roller has stopped rotating, close the paper output tray, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper or cleaning sheet available on the market in the front tray. 5. Open the output tray extension, open the paper output tray, then extend the paper output support. 6. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes seven times, then release it immediately. The machine starts cleaning. The cleaning will be complete when the paper is ejected. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed roller, contact the service center. 196
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)Remove stains from the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper mayget dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: a sheet 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 and remove any paper from the front tray. 2. Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, then unfold the paper. 3. Fold one side of the opened paper in another half, aligning the edge with the center crease, then unfold the paper. 4. Load only this sheet of paper in the front tray with the ridges of the creases facing up and the edge of the half with no crease facing to the far side. 5. Open the output tray extension, open the paper output tray, then extend the paper output support. 6. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes eight times, then release it immediately. The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine. Check the folded parts of the ejected paper. If they are smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. 197
Overview Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply Changing Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Mac OS) Changing Settings from Operation Panel Initializing Machine Settings Disabling Wireless LAN Function Network Connection Network Connection Tips Network Communication (Windows) Checking and Changing Network Settings IJ Network Tool (Network Connection) IJ Network Tool (Other Screens) Network Communication Tips Network Communication (Mac OS) Checking and Changing Network Settings Network Communication Tips Ensuring Optimal Printing Results Ink Tips Printing Tips Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper Canceling a Print Job 199
Keeping Print Quality High Transporting Your Printer Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Specifications 200