Canon Pixma Mp630 User Guide

							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Caution
Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine.
With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of the Document Cover
(white sheet) (B) gently. Be sure not to leave any residue, especially on the Platen Glass.
Important
The inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (B) is easily damaged, so wipe it gently.
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							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
This section explains how to clean the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty,
printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.
1.Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2.Remove any paper from the Rear Tray.
3.Open the Paper Output Tray.
Put your finger in the center of the top of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.
4.Open the Output Tray Extension.
5.Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, then unfold the
paper.
6.Load this and only this sheet of paper on the Rear Tray with the open side facing to
the front.
(A) Load the paper after unfolding it.
7.Select  Settings on the HOME screen, then press the OK button.
The Settings screen is displayed.
8.Select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
9.Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button.
The confirmation screen is displayed.
10.Select Yes, then press the OK button.
The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine.
Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning
again.
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							If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine
may be stained. Clean them according to instructions.
Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine
Note
When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, be sure to use a new piece of paper.
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							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine
Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine
If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab
or the like.
Caution
Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine.
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							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head Manually
Aligning the Print Head Manually
Manual Print Head Alignment
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							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head Manually > Manual Print Head Alignment
Manual Print Head Alignment
This section describes how to align the Print Head manually.
If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below to
perform Manual Print Head Alignment to precisely align the Print Head.
For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see Routine Maintenance.
Note
Close the Inner Cover if it is opened.
The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue only.
1.Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2.Load three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Cassette.
3.Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension.
4.Select  Settings on the HOME screen, then press the OK button.
The Settings screen is displayed.
5.Select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
6.Select Manual head align, then press the OK button.
The confirmation screen is displayed.
Note
If you select Head alignment print, the machine exits the process after printing the current head
position adjustment values.
7.Select Yes, then press the OK button.
The print head alignment pattern is printed.
Important
Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress.
8.When Did the patterns print correctly? is displayed, confirm that the pattern is
printed correctly, select Yes, then press the 
OK button.
The input screen for the head position adjustment values is displayed.
9.Check the printed patterns, and use the  or  button to input the number of the
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							pattern in column A that has the least noticeable vertical streaks.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical
white streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks
10.Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for columns
B to G, then press the 
OK button.
For the column F and G, pick the setting pointed by an arrow that produces the least noticeable
horizontal streaks.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable
horizontal white streaks.
(C) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
(D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
11.Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button.
The second pattern is printed.
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							Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress.
12.Check the printed patterns, and use the  or  button to input the number of the
pattern in column H that has the least noticeable vertical streaks.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical
white streaks.
(E) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(F) More noticeable vertical white streaks
13.Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for columns
I to Q, then press the OK button.
14.Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button.
The third pattern is printed.
Important
Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress.
15.Check the printed patterns, and use the  or  button to input the number of the
pattern in column a that has the least noticeable horizontal streaks.
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							Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable
horizontal streaks.
(G) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
(H) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
16.Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for columns
b to j, then press the OK button.
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							Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Print Heads
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
Aligning the Print Head Position
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
Cleaning Inside the Machine
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