Maintenance6-18NoteCautionImportantReplacing the PrintheadReplace the printhead after two unsuccessful Printhead B cleanings do notrestore high quality printing, or after calling a Help Desk or service center inresponse to a printer service call error and the service technician directs youto replace the printhead. Ink may spill onto your hands when you arechanging the printhead, so we recommend that you use the gloves to handlethe printhead during this procedure.z Contact a Canon service center for details about how to obtain a replacementprinthead.z When the ink supply runs low in a ink tank, procure a new ink tank for replacementas soon as possible.Handing Printhead PrecautionsAlways follow these precautions when handling a printhead.z Store the ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentallyingests ink from an ink tank, contact a physician immediately.z To avoid personal injury from a minor burn, never touch the printheadimmediately after printing has stopped. The printhead becomes extremelyhot during printing.z To avoid spilling and damage from stains, never drop or shake the printhead.z There may be some ink on or around the ink port of a printhead removed from theprinter, so always handle a removed printhead carefully to avoid staining yourclothing or the work area.z Do not break the seal of the protective packing on a printhead until you are ready toinstall it in the printer. After breaking the seal, install the printhead immediately.Not installing and printhead immediately after breaking its seal could cause poorprinting.z To avoid poor printing as a result of damaged nozzles, never place the printhead ona surface with the nozzles pointing down.z To avoid damaging the printer, never attempt to disassemble or modify theprinthead.z To avoid poor quality printing, never touch the nozzles or electrical contacts on theprinthead.
