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a Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is poor a Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains a Printhead Deep Cleaning Still the problem remains a Replacing an Ink Tank If printhead cleaning and ink tank replacement do not resolve the problem, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. Note a You will be alerted if you enable a low ink warning. a Enabling Low Ink Warning When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, ensure that you've purchased the correct tanks. The printer will not print properly if an incorrect ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position. • Black: BCI-24 Black • Color: BCI-24 Color Note . Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is plugged in, and then open the front cover. The cartridge holder moves to the center. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance color black Routine Maintenance color black Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important a • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. protective cap Important a • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 6 Close the front cover. The cartridge holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. Note a • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects from the printhead nozzles, and to verify printhead alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. n Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. a Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. a Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Macintosh Macintosh 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 4 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. a Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance ¦ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. 2 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button twice quickly. a Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Clean the printhead if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Note . Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform cleaning only when necessary. Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. a Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab, and then click the Cleaning icon. 4 When a confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Printhead Cleaning Macintosh Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. When a confirm...