Maintenance procedure – Canon PIXMA iP2850 User Manual

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Maintenance Procedure

If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned
printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below.

Important

• Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge.

Note

• Check if ink remains in the FINE cartridge.

Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer

• Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.

Replacing Procedure

Also check if the protective tape on the bottom of the FINE cartridge is removed.

• If the Alarm lamp lights or flashes orange, see

If an Error Occurs

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• Increasing the print quality in the printer driver settings may improve the print result.

Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data

When the Print Results Are Blurred or Uneven:

Step1

Print the nozzle check pattern.

From the printer

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

From the computer

Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern

Step2

Examine the nozzle check pattern.

If there are missing lines or horizontal white streaks in the pattern:

Step3

Clean the print head.

From the printer

Cleaning the Print Head

From the computer

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