Canon PIXMA IP5300, Service Manual

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(3) Ink absorber counter setting
When the logic board ass'y is replaced, reset the ink absorber counter.
In addition, according to the ink absorber counter value, replace the ink absorber (ink absorber kit). The standard
counter value for ink absorber replacement is given in the table below.
*1: Check the ink absorber counter value by service test print or EEPROM information print.
[See 3-3. Adjustment / Settings, (5) Service mode, for details.]
(4) User mode
Part 1: MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ink absorber counter
value
*1
Ink absorber kit replacement
Less than 7% Not required.
7% or more Required.
Function Procedures Remarks
Print head manual cleaning - Cleaning both Black and Color:
See "Standalone printer operation" below.
- Cleaning Black or Color separately, or both
Black and Color:
Perform from the printer driver's
Maintenance tab.
Print head deep cleaning - Cleaning Black or Color separately, or both
Black and Color:
Perform from the printer driver's
Maintenance tab.
Paper feed roller cleaning See "Standalone printer operation" below.
Nozzle check pattern
printing See "Standalone printer operation" below. Also available from the printer driver's
Maintenance tab.
Print head alignment
(automatic / manual) See "Standalone printer operation" below. Automatic alignment:
Use MP-101.
Manual alignment:
In Custom Settings of the printer
driver's Maintenance tab, manual
print head alignment (by selecting
the optimum values) as with the
conventional models can be
performed.
Bottom plate cleaning See "Standalone printer operation" below,
or perform from the printer driver's
Maintenance tab. Cleaning of the platen ribs when the
back side of paper gets smeared.
Print head replacement The print head is replaceable at the same
position as for ink tank replacement. (Open
the top cover. When the carriage stops at the
center, the print head can be replaced.)