Canon K10158 Printer User Manual


 
8.
Close the top cover.
9.
Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder moves to the
home position and the printer starts cleaning the print head.
Replacing BJ Cartridges
Follow this procedure to replace or exchange a BJ Cartridge.
Before you replace a worn BJ Cartridge...
When a print head becomes worn out, the printing is no longer crisp and
clear, gaps may appear in characters, and lines may appear broken or
not complete. However, these and similar problems can also be caused
by a clogged print head.
Before you decide to replace the BJ Cartridge, always clean the print
head to confirm that the problem is not a clogged print head.
1.
Print a Nozzle Check Pattern. (45)
2.
If the quality of the pattern is poor, clean the print head four or five
times. (80)
3.
Print another Nozzle Check Pattern. If the pattern is still poor, flush
the print head twice. (80)
4.
If print head flushing fails to correct the problem, follow the
procedure below to replace the BJ Cartridge.
Replacing a BJ Cartridge
Follow this procedure to replace the BJ Cartridge.
The Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 and Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e were
designed specially for this printer. Never attempt to use any other type of
cartridge with this printer.
1.
Check the printer POWER lamp and make sure that it is switched
on. If the printer is off, press the POWER button to switch it on.
2.
Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder moves to the
centre and the POWER lamp flashes.
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Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer