Canon F80 Printer User Manual


 
Chapter 11 Maintenance 11-7
Printing the nozzle check pattern
The nozzle check pattern shows if each printhead nozzle is operating properly.
NOTE
•You can also print the nozzle check pattern from your computer (Software Guide).
Follow this procedure to print the nozzle check pattern from the machine:
1 Press [Menu].
2 Use [2] or [3] to select <MAINTENANCE>.
3 Press [Set] twice.
Cleaning the printhead
If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, clean
the printhead.
NOTE
•Cleaning the printhead consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink
in the ink tanks.
•You can also clean the printhead from your computer (Software Guide).
Follow this procedure to clean the printhead from the machine:
1 Press [Menu].
2 Use [2] or [3] to select <MAINTENANCE>.
3 Press [Set].
4 Use [2] or [3] to select the cleaning setting you want.
•Select:
<HEAD CLEANING> for normal printhead cleaning.
<HEAD REFRESHING> for deep printhead cleaning.
•For details on which to select, see p. 11-6.
5 Press [Set].
MAINTENANCE
1.NOZZLE CHECK
Nozzle check pattern
If the pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not
printed, see Cleaning the printhead, below.
Printhead position
If the pattern is not uniform, align the printhead ( p. 11-8).
If lateral lines are visible, align the printhead ( p. 11-8).