1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of cleaning, and then press the OK button.• Head Cleaning AUse Head Cleaning A if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumesthe least amount of ink. It takes about three minutes to complete.• Head Cleaning BUse Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve theproblem. It takes about four minutes to complete.The printhead is cleaned, and the printer goes online.4. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See "Check-ing for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.763Replacing the PrintheadWhen to replace the PrintheadReplace the Printhead in the following situations.• If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printermenu• If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead."• If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the PrintheadCompatible printheadsFor information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead." →P.763Precautions when handling the PrintheadTake the following precautions when handling the Printhead.Caution• For safety, keep the Printhead out of the reach of children.• If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.• Do not touch the Printhead immediately after printing. The Printhead becomes extremely hot, and thereis a risk of burns.Maintenance > Printheads >iPF815 Replacing the Printhead11765
