Canon printer PIXMA MG5722 User Manual
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Aligning the Print HeadWhen you perform head position adjustment, errors in the print head adjustment position are corrected and conditions such as color and line streaking are improved. If the print results appear uneven because of line shifts or other conditions, adjust the position of the print head. On this printer, you can adjust the print head either automatically or manually. 201
Aligning the Print Head PositionPrint head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. The procedure for performing manual print head alignment is as follows: Print Head Alignment 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab The Custom Settings dialog box opens. 3. Switch head alignment to manual Check the Align heads manually check box. 4. Apply the settings Click OK and when the confirmation message appears, click OK. 5. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens. 6. Load paper in the printer Load two sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette. Note
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable streaks in the associated boxes.Even if the patterns with the least noticeable streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes. When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note
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 cassette. Note
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) 206
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: three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper1. Make sure that the power is turned on. 2. Select Setup on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel The setup menu screen will appear. 3. Select Maintenance , then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen will appear. 4. Select Roller cleaning , then press the OK button. The confirmation screen will appear. 5. Select Yes, then press the OK button. 6. Follow the message to remove any paper from the cassette, then push it back. 7. Press the OK button. The paper feed roller will rotate as it is cleaned without paper. 8. Make sure that the paper feed roller has stopped rotating, then follow the message to load three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette. 9. Open the paper output tray gently. 10. Press the OK button. The machine starts cleaning. The cleaning will be complete when the paper is ejected. 209
11.When the completion message appears, press the OK button. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed roller, contact the service center. 210