Canon MAXIFY MB5420 MB5400 series PDF User Manual Windows - Page 213

Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if the nozzle check pattern has missing lines or horizontal white streaks. Cleaning unclogs nozzles and restores the print head to a better condition. However, because print head cleaning consumes ink, this operation is advisable only when necessary. Note • Cleaning can also be performed from a computer. When using a computer, you can also select the ink group for cleaning. Cleaning the Print Heads (Windows) Cleaning the Print Heads (Mac OS) • Cleaning from the operation panel cleans all print head colors. What you will need: one sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper 1. Make sure the machine is on. 2. Flick the HOME screen, and then tap Using the Operation Panel The setup menu screen is displayed. Setup. 3. Tap Maintenance. The Maintenance screen is displayed. 4. Tap Cleaning. A confirmation screen is displayed. 5. Tap Yes. The machine now starts cleaning the print head. Do not perform any other operations until print head cleaning is finished. Cleaning will take about 2 minutes. 213