Canon MultiPASS F30 Reference Guide for the MultiPASS F30 and MultiPASS F50 - Page 38

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to test the printhead installed in the machine. This test shows if each printhead nozzle is operating properly. 1 Press Menu. 3 Press Set three times. 2 Use F or E to select PRINTER SETTINGS. MENU Ex: 7 . P R I N T E R S E T T I N G S PRINTER SETTINGS 1.CLEANING CLEANING 1.NOZZLE CHECK • The machine prints the nozzle check pattern. Nozzle Check Pattern If the pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, → Cleaning the Printhead, below. Printhead Position If the pattern is not uniform, → Quick Start Guide. If lateral lines are visible, → Quick Start Guide. Cleaning the Printhead If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, clean the printhead. • Cleaning the printhead consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink NOTE in the Ink Tanks. 1 Press Menu. 2 Use F or E to select PRINTER SETTINGS. MENU Ex: 7 . P R I N T E R S E T T I N G S 3 Press Set twice. PRINTER SETTINGS 1.CLEANING 4 Use F or E to select HEAD CLEANING (normal printhead cleaning) or HEAD REFRESHING (deep printhead cleaning). CLEANING Ex: 2 . H E A D C L E A N I N G 5 Press Set. • The machine cleans the printhead which takes about 30 to 50 seconds. CLEANING 1.NOZZLE CHECK 5-8