Replacing The Printhead; Checking For Nozzle Clogging - Canon ipf8300 User Manual

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• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B.

• 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.")

Perform cleaning as follows.

On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab (

Press the OK button.

The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B, and then press the OK button.

Head cleaning is now executed.

Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See "Checking

for Nozzle Clogging.")

Replacing the Printhead

When to replace the Printhead

This printer is equipped with two printheads.

Replace one or both printheads in the following situations.

• If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer

Replace any printheads with poor printing performance.

• If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the left printhead."

Replace the Printhead on the left side.

Replacing the Printhead

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• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.