Canon PIXMA MX532 Getting Started Guide - Page 138

Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below. Important • Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge. Note • Check if ink remains in the FINE cartridge. Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine • Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly. Replacing Procedure Also check if the protective tape on the bottom of the FINE cartridge is removed. • If an error message appears on the LCD, see A Message Is Displayed. • 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: Step1 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 Step2 Examine the nozzle check pattern. If there are missing lines or horizontal white streaks in the pattern: Step3 Clean the print head. From the machine Cleaning the Print Head From the computer 138