Canon PIXMA PRO-10, Manual

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Printing Quality
Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality
The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging.
Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality.
Never disconnect the power plug until the power is turned off!
If you press the ON button to turn off the power, the printer caps the print head (nozzles) automatically to
prevent from drying. If you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before the POWER lamp is
turned off, the print head will not be capped properly and this will cause drying or clogging.
When disconnecting the power plug, make sure that the
POWER lamp is not lit.
Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord
Print periodically!
Just as the tip of a felt pen becomes dry and unusable if it has not been used for a long time, even if it is
capped, the print head too, may become dried or clogged if the printer has not been used for a long time.
We recommend you to use the printer at least once a month.
Ink is mixed at fixed intervals.
The printer is set to automatically mix the ink to maintain optimal printing quality. Therefore, printing on a
regular basis helps keep the ink in good condition. If the printer is not used for an extended period of time,
the printer will automatically mix the ink when the power is turned on.
However, if the function of automatic ink mixing is disabled or the colors on the printout become uneven,
mix the ink manually.
Maintaining the Ink Quality
Note
Depending on the type of paper, ink may blur if you trace the printed area with a highlight pen or
paint-stick, or bleed if water or sweat comes in contact with the printed area.
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