Cleaning the Print Heads from Your ComputerThe print head cleaning function allows you to clear up clogged print head nozzle. Performprint head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there isenough ink.The procedure for cleaning the print head is as follows:Cleaning1. Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility2. Click the Cleaning iconWhen the dialog opens, select the ink group for which cleaning is to be performed.Click to display the items you need to check before performing cleaning.3. Execute cleaningMake sure that the machine is on and then click OK.Print head cleaning starts.ImportantDo not close the paper output tray until the cleaning is complete.4. Complete cleaningThe Nozzle Check dialog opens after the confirmation message.5. Check the resultsTo check whether the print quality has improved, click Print Check Pattern. Tocancel the check process, click Cancel.If cleaning the head once does not resolve the print head problem, clean it oncemore.ImportantCleaning consumes a small amount of ink.Cleaning the print head frequently will rapidly deplete your printer's ink supply.Consequently, perform cleaning only when necessary.206
