Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6450 - Manual (Page 54)

Note
• If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not
improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
• Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Configure the settings on the Control Panel menu in Nozzle
Check. (See "Menu Settings.")
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Perform cleaning as follows.
1
On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or
▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
Note
• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
2
Press the OK button.
The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
3
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button.
4
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button.
5
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B, and then press the OK button.
Head cleaning is now executed.
6
Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See
"Checking for Nozzle Clogging.")
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Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts
Clean the Spectrophotometer Unit parts as follows.
Cleaning the White Calibration Tile
1
Turn the printer off.
(See "Turning the Printer On and Off.")
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2
Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Caution
• Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the
printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer.
Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts iPF6450
Basic Guide
Consumables and Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
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