Canon printer PIXMA MG2920 white User Manual

							Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your
Computer
Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and
lines.
This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment.
Normally, the printer is set for automatic head alignment. If the printing results of automatic print head
alignment are not satisfactory, 
perform manual head alignment .
The procedure for performing automatic print head alignment is as follows:
 Print Head Alignment
1.
Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Click  Print Head Alignment  on the Maintenance  tab
The  Start Print Head Alignment  dialog box opens.
3.
Load paper in the printer
Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.
Note
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The number of sheets to be used differs when you select the manual head alignment.
4.
Print head alignment pattern printing
Make sure that the printer is on and click  Align Print Head.
The adjustment pattern is printed.
Important
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Do not open the cover while printing is in progress.
5.
Adjustment pattern scanning
After the adjustment pattern is printed, a message is displayed. As instructed in the message, load the adjustment pattern onto the platen, and press the  Start button
on the printer. Print head alignment starts.
Note
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To print and check the current setting, open the  Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click
Print Alignment Value .
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							Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check PatternThe nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing a
nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print.
The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows:
 Nozzle Check
1.
Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Click  Nozzle Check  on the Maintenance  tab
The  Nozzle Check  dialog box opens.
Click  Initial Check Items  to display the items that you need to check before printing the nozzle check
pattern.
3.
Load paper in the printer
Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.
4.
Print a nozzle check pattern
Make sure that the printer is on and click  Print Check Pattern.
Printing of the nozzle check pattern begins.
Click  OK when the confirmation message appears.
The  Pattern Check  dialog box opens.
5.
Check the print result
Check the print result. When the print result is normal, click  Exit.
If the print result is smudged or if there are any unprinted sections, click  Cleaning to clean the print
head.
Related Topic
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
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							Cleaning Inside the PrinterPerform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of
the paper.
Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on the
printed page.
The procedure for performing bottom plate cleaning is as follows:
 Bottom Plate Cleaning
1.
Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Click  Bottom Plate Cleaning  on the Maintenance  tab
The  Bottom Plate Cleaning  dialog box opens.
3.
Load paper in the printer
As instructed in the dialog box, fold the A4 size or Letter size plain paper in half horizontally, and then unfold the sheet.Load the paper into the rear tray in the portrait orientation with the crest of the crease facing down.
4.
Perform the bottom plate cleaning
Make sure that the printer is on and then click  Execute.
Bottom plate cleaning starts.
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							Cleaning the Machine
Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
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							Cleaning the Exterior of the MachineBe sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently.Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning.
Important
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Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine.
•
Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as notto scratch the surface.
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Never use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to cleanthe machine, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the surface of the machine.
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							Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Important
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Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine.
•
Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as notto scratch the surface.
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Never use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to cleanthe machine, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the surface of the machine.
With a soft, clean, lint-free and dry cloth, wipe the platen glass (A) and the inner side of the document cover (white sheet) (B) gently. Make sure not to leave any residue, especially on the glass surface.
Important
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The inner side of the document cover (white sheet) (B) is easily damaged, so wipe it gently.
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							Cleaning the Paper Feed RollerIf the paper feed rollers are dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly.
In this case, clean the paper feed rollers. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed rollers, so perform this only
when necessary.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper or cleaning sheet available on the
market1.
Make sure that the power is turned on and remove any paper from the rear tray.
2.
Clean the paper feed rollers without paper.
1.
Hold down the  Stop button until the  Alarm lamp flashes seven times, then release it
immediately.
The paper feed rollers will rotate as it is cleaned.
3.
Clean the paper feed rollers with paper.
1.
Make sure that the paper feed rollers have stopped rotating, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper or cleaning sheet available on the market in the rear tray.
2.
Pull out the paper output tray and the output tray extension.
3.
Hold down the  Stop button until the  Alarm lamp flashes seven times, then release it
immediately.
The machine starts cleaning. The cleaning will be complete when the paper is ejected.
If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed rollers in the rear tray, turn off the power, unplug
the power cord, then wipe the paper feed rollers (the center roller and the right roller) (A) located inside the
rear tray with a moistened cotton swab or the like while rotating them manually. Do not touch the rollers with
your fingers. Rotate the rollers two or more times.
After cleaning the paper feed rollers, turn on the power, then clean the paper feed rollers again.
If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed rollers, contact the service center.
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							Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)Remove stains from the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper mayget dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.1.
Make sure that the power is turned on and remove any paper from the rear tray.
2.
Prepare paper.
1.
Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, then unfold the paper.
2.
Load only this sheet of paper in the rear tray with the open side facing you.
3.
Pull out the paper output tray and the output tray extension.
3.
Hold down the  Stop button until the  Alarm lamp flashes eight times, then release it
immediately.
The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine. Check the folded parts of the ejected paper. If they are smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning
again.
Note
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When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, be sure to use a new piece of paper.
If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be
stained. Wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
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							Important•
Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine.159 
						

							Changing the Machine Settings
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
Initializing the Machine Settings
Disabling the Wireless LAN Function of the Machine
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