Canon PIXMA iP4500 Series Quick Start Manual

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34 Routine MaintenanceWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are IncorrectWhen printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the printhead nozzles are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of thenozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning.If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality.z If the Ruled Lines Are ShiftedNoteBefore performing maintenancez Open the Top Cover and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are lit red.If not, see “Getting the Ink Status Information” on page 28 and take the appropriate action.z Make sure that the ink tank is set properly. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 30.z Make sure that all the orange tapes have been peeled off.z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see “ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 77.z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings.Refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.Step 1See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 35.If lines are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning thePrint Head, printand examine thenozzle checkpattern.Step 2See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 38.If the problem is not resolved after performingPrint Head Cleaning twiceStep 3See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 41.NoteIf Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact yourCanon Service representative.See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 43.