Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged.Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the problem toresolve.Note• You can specify a number of pages in the printer's Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checkingand cleaning every time you finish printing that quantity. (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.722• You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more.Cleaning the PrintheadNote• If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the prob-lem, repeat Head Cleaning B one or two times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead mayhave reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer.Caution• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tank during cleaning.1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of cleaning, and then press the OK button.• Head Cleaning AUse Head Cleaning A if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes theleast amount of ink. It takes about three minutes to complete.• Head Cleaning BUse Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem.It takes about four minutes to complete.The printhead is cleaned, and the printer goes online.4. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See "Checkingfor Nozzle Clogging.") →P.817Maintenance > Printheads >iPF815 Cleaning the Printhead11819
