Canon E3300 Series Online Manual

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Cleaning the Print HeadsThe print head Cleaning and Deep Cleaning functions allow you to clear up clogged print head nozzles.Perform print head Cleaning if printing results are not satisfactory or if a specific color fails to print, eventhough there is enough ink.Cleaning1. Select Utilities from Remote UI2. Click CleaningBefore performing Cleaning, check the following items:Check whether the printer is on and open the printer's cover.Check the following items for each ink. Then, if necessary, perform Cleaning.• Is there ink remaining in the cartridge?• Did you push in the ink cartridge completely until you heard a clicking sound?• If the orange tape is there, has it been peeled off completely?Any remaining tape will hinder ink output.• Did you install the ink cartridges in their correct positions?3. Perform CleaningClick Yes.Print head Cleaning starts.4. Complete CleaningNext, the message for Nozzle Check pattern printing is displayed.5. Check the resultsTo check whether the print quality has improved, click Yes. To cancel the check process, click No.If cleaning the head once does not resolve the print head problem, clean it once more.Important• Cleaning consumes a small amount of ink.Cleaning the print head frequently will rapidly deplete your printer's ink supply. Perform Cleaning onlywhen necessary.Deep CleaningDeep Cleaning is more thorough than Cleaning. Perform Deep Cleaning when two Cleaning attempts donot resolve the print head problem.1. Select Utilities from Remote UI88