Canon Pixma MP530 - Manual (Page 107)

Chapter 8 105 Routine Maintenance
(3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select <NOZZLE CHECK> and then press [OK].
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
4
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 105 .
„ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern. Perform cleaning if necessary.
z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines are present (2) in the pattern (A), clean the print
head (See
“Print Head Cleaning” on page 105 ).
Print Head Cleaning
Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. This
unclogs the nozzles to restore the Print Head condition. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes
waste ink to be absorbed in the waste ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so
perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary.
1
Ensure that the machine is on.
2
Start the Print Head cleaning.
(1) Press [COPY].
(2) Press [Menu] repeatedly to select <4.MAINTENANCE>.
(3) Use [
] or [ ] to select <CLEANING>, then press [OK].
The machine starts the Print Head cleaning.
Note
If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Replace the relevant ink
tank (See
“Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 98 ).
Note
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
(A)
(1) (2)