Replacing The Printhead - Canon iPF6400S User Manual

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Replacing the Printhead

Press the OK button.

The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B, and then press the OK button.

Head cleaning is now executed.

Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See

"Checking for Nozzle Clogging.")

Replacing the Printhead

When to replace the Printhead

This printer is equipped with two printheads.

Replace one or both printheads in the following situations.

If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer

Replace any printheads with poor printing performance.

If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the left printhead."

Replace the Printhead on the left side.

If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead."

Replace the Printhead on the right side.

If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement

Replace the Printhead as directed.

Compatible printheads

For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead."

Precautions when handling the Printhead

Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead.

For safety, keep the Printhead out of the reach of children.

If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.

Do not touch the Printhead immediately after printing. The Printhead becomes extremely hot, and there is a risk of burns.

There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement.

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 affect printing

Access the menu for Printhead replacement

When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the

Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts.

If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.

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