Canon printer PIXMA MG3620 User Manual

							Printing a Nozzle Check PatternThe nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing anozzle 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 front 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. If 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
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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.Fold one side of the paper in another half, aligning the edge with the center crease, then unfold the paper.
With the ridges of the creases facing up, load the paper into the front tray, so that the edge of the half
with no crease faces away from you.
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
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.
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							Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
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							Cleaning the Paper Feed RollerIf the paper feed roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly.
In this case, clean the paper feed roller. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed roller, 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 front tray.
2.
Open the paper output tray.
3.
Hold down the  Stop button until the  Alarm lamp flashes seven times, then release it
immediately.
The paper feed roller will rotate as it is cleaned without paper.
4.
Make sure that the paper feed roller has stopped rotating, close the paper output tray, then
load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper or cleaning sheet available on the market in
the front tray.
5.
Open the output tray extension, open the paper output tray, then extend the paper output
support.
6.
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 roller, 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 front tray.
2.
Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, then unfold the
paper.
3.
Fold one side of the opened paper in another half, aligning the edge with the center crease,
then unfold the paper.
4.
Load only this sheet of paper in the front tray with the ridges of the creases facing up and
the edge of the half with no crease facing to the far side.
5.
Open the output tray extension, open the paper output tray, then extend the paper output
support.
6.
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.
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							Overview
Safety
Safety Precautions
Regulatory Information
Main Components and Their Use
Main Components
Power Supply
Changing Settings
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows)
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Mac OS)
Changing Settings from Operation Panel
Initializing Machine Settings
Disabling Wireless LAN Function
Network Connection
Network Connection Tips
Network Communication (Windows)
Checking and Changing Network Settings
IJ Network Tool (Network Connection)
IJ Network Tool (Other Screens)
Network Communication Tips
Network Communication (Mac OS)
Checking and Changing Network Settings
Network Communication Tips
Ensuring Optimal Printing Results
Ink Tips
Printing Tips
Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper
Canceling a Print Job
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							Keeping Print Quality High
Transporting Your Printer
Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying
Specifications
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