Canon PIXMA MP170 Service Manual

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(5) Waste ink counter settingBefore replacement of the logic board ass'y, check the waste ink amount, and re-set the waste ink amount value tothe replaced logic board. In addition, according to the waste ink amount, replace the waste ink absorber (the bottomcase unit or the ink absorbers). The standard amount for waste ink absorber replacement is given in the table below.

*1: Check the waste ink amount by service test print or EEPROM information print.[See 3-3. Adjustment / Settings, (7) Service mode, for details.](6) User modeWaste ink amount *1Bottom case unit or ink absorber kit replacement-Bottom case unitMP170: QM2-2800MP450: QM2-2814- Ink absorber kitMP170: QY5-0149MP450: QY5-0151Less than 7% Not required.7% or more Required.Waste ink amount *1Ink absorber (QC1-6014) replacement, andInk absorber kit replacementMP170: QY5-0149MP450: QY5-0151Less than 7% Not required.7% or more Required.Function Procedures RemarksNozzle check patternprintingMP170, MP450:On standalone machine, press theMenu button to move toMaintenance, and perform theselection.Also available from the MP driverMaintenance.Print head cleaning Cleaning both black and color:MP170, MP450:On standalone machine, press theMenu button to move toMaintenance, and perform theselection.Also available from the MP driverMaintenance.Print head deep cleaning Cleaning both black and color:MP170, MP450:On standalone machine, press theMenu button to move toMaintenance, and perform theselection.Also available from the MP driverMaintenance.Automatic print headalignmentMP170, MP450:On standalone machine, press theMenu button to move toMaintenance, and perform theselection.Manual print headalignmentPerform from the MP driverMaintenance.1-18