Canon PIXMA MG2120 User Manual - Page 659

Maintenance Procedure Page 659 of 731 pages Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Maintenance Procedure C097 Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzle (FINE cartridge) is probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head nozzle condition, then clean the print head. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, aligning the print head may improve print quality. Important Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge. Note Before performing maintenance Check if ink remains in the FINE cartridge. Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly. Also check if the protective tape on the bottom of the FINE cartridge is removed. Replacing Procedure If the Alarm lamp lights or flashes orange, see An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED . Increasing the print quality in the printer driver settings may improve the print result. Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data When the Print Results Are Blurred or Uneven: Step 1 Print the nozzle check pattern. From the machine Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern From the computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern If there are missing lines or horizontal white streaks in the pattern: After cleaning the print head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Step 2 Clean the print head. From the machine Cleaning the Print Head From the computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head twice: Step 3