If the Printer Makes a Strange SoundCause Corrective ActionThe printermakes asound duringoperation.The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer.• There is a sound of suction from the PlatenTo prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes underit.• There is a sound when a different size of paper is used and when the Carriage goes from side tosideWhen paper of a different size is used, a valve is automatically activated to switch the area for pa-per suction, which may make a sound. This mechanism prevents suction from Vacuum holes wherethere is no paper.In addition, ink is ejected in sync with the movement of the Carriage back and forth to ensure opti-mal ink flow. At this time, the valve automatically switches the area for paper suction, which maymake a sound.• Roll paper makes a fluttering sound during printingThere may be a fluttering sound when large paper is advanced.• If you suddenly hear the tone for cleaning operationsAt regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even ifthe printer is in Sleep mode.• If you suddenly hear the tone for ink agitationAt regular intervals, to ensure optimal printing quality, the ink is agitated automatically, even if theprinter is in Sleep mode. Ink agitation takes about 30 seconds.The ink is also agitated automatically under the following conditions. Note that other operations arenot possible while "Agitating" is displayed on the control panel.• After the printer is turned on. (The time for agitation varies depending on how long the printerwas off—between about 30 seconds and two minutes.)• After data transmission. (After about a minute and a half, printing operations begin. However,printing may start later after data reception, depending on the size of print data.)• After ink tank replacement. (Ink agitation takes about three and a half minutes.)In other cases, contact your Canon dealer.Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not clearedCause Corrective ActionThe printer has not detected the new Maintenance Cartridge that wasused to replace the old one.Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge youhave just installed and insert it again firmly.Restart the printer.The printer consumes a lot of inkCause Corrective ActionMany full-page color imagesare printed.In print jobs such as photos, images are filled with color. This consumes a lot of ink.This does not indicate a problem with the printer.Troubleshooting > Other problems >If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound iPF65011804
