Cleaning the Print Head
Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check
pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head
consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
2. Hold down the
Stop
button until the
Alarm
lamp flashes twice, then release it immediately.
The printer starts cleaning the print head.
The cleaning will be complete when the
ON
lamp lights after flashing.
Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the print head. This takes
about 30 seconds.
3. Check the print head condition.
To check the print head condition,
print the nozzle check pattern
.
Note
• If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head twice,
.
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Summary of Contents for PIXMA MG3000 SERIES
Page 1: ...MG3000 series Online Manual Overview Printing Scanning Frequently Asked Questions English ...
Page 18: ...Basic Operation Printing Photos from a Computer Copying 18 ...
Page 25: ...Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper Photo Paper Loading Envelopes 25 ...
Page 32: ...Loading Originals Loading Originals on the Platen Glass Supported Originals 32 ...
Page 61: ...Specifications 61 ...
Page 62: ...Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information WEEE EU EEA 62 ...
Page 76: ...Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply 76 ...
Page 77: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel 77 ...
Page 104: ...Network Connection Network Connection Tips 104 ...
Page 138: ...Note Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document 138 ...
Page 192: ...Printing Directly from Smartphone Tablet Android Print Using Printer with Wireless Direct 192 ...
Page 228: ...ScanGear Scanner Driver Screens Basic Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab 228 ...
Page 292: ...Back of Paper Is Smudged Uneven or Streaked Colors 292 ...
Page 302: ...Scanning Problems Scanner Does Not Work ScanGear Scanner Driver Does Not Start 302 ...
Page 314: ...Errors and Messages An Error Occurs Message Appears 314 ...