30There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully duringreplacement. The ink may stain clothing.•Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch,install it right away. If the Printhead is left after the pouch is opened, the nozzles may dry out, which may affectprinting quality.•Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.•When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts ofthe Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts.•Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead forreplacement.•12When to replace the printheadReplace the Printhead in the following situations.If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printermenu•If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead.•If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead•Use Printhead PF-04.Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead.Compatible printheadsPrecautions when handling the printheadReplacing the PrintheadReplace the Printhead as follows.If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting methodselected, cut it manually and remove it.(→"Cutting Roll Paper After Printing," User Manual)Clean inside the Top Cover. (→ , If Paper is Soiled)Access the menu for printhead replacement