Canon iP6600D - PIXMA Color Inkjet Printer, Service Manual

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2. CLEANING MODE AND AMOUNT OF INK PURGED
To prevent printing problems due to bubbles, dust, or ink clogging, print head cleaning is performed before the start of
printing (when the cleaning flag is on), except in the following cases:
- Cleaning on arrival: Performed when the access cover is closed.
- Manual cleaning / deep cleaning: Performed manually.
<Cleaning mode list>
Condition Details
Amount of ink used
(g)
(in the normal
temperature/humidity
environment)
Est. required time
(sec.)
(not including the
time of opening
the caps)
On arrival of the
printer
(Each color
separately)
First to second cleaning after shipped
from the plant. 2.696 80
Dot count cleaning
(Each color
separately)
When the specified number of dots are
printed since the previous cleaning. 0.810 40
Timer cleaning - 1
(Each color
separately)
If 120 to 336 hours have elapsed since the
previous cleaning till the start of the next
printing.
0.810 40
Timer cleaning - 2
(Each color
separately)
If 336 to 720 hours have elapsed since the
previous cleaning till the start of the next
printing. 1.346 60
Timer cleaning - 3
(Each color
separately)
If 720 to 1,080 hours have elapsed since
the previous cleaning till the start of the
next printing.
Timer cleaning - 4
(Each color
separately)
If 1,080 to1,440 hours have elapsed since
the previous cleaning till the start of the
next printing.
1.346
60
Timer cleaning - 5
(Each color
separately)
If 1,440 to 2,160 hours have elapsed since
the previous cleaning till the start of the
next printing.
Timer cleaning - 6
(Each color
separately)
If 2,160 to 4,320 hours have elapsed since
the previous cleaning till the start of the
next printing. 1.346 60
Timer cleaning - 7
(Each color
separately)
If 4,320 or longer hours have elapsed
since the previous cleaning till the start of
the next printing. 1.346 60
At print head
replacement
When the print head is removed and
installed. 2.696 80
At ink tank
replacement When an ink tank is replaced (without the
print head removal or re-installation) 1.346 60
Manual cleaning - Via the operation panel
- Via the printer driver
0.810 40
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