Cleaning your Canon MG3620 printer often refers to performing a print head cleaning cycle, which helps resolve common printing issues like streaks or faded colors.
How to Perform Print Head Cleaning on Your Canon MG3620
To clean the internal print head using the printer's controls, follow these simple steps:
- Ensure the printer is turned ON. Make sure the power is on and the printer is ready.
- Initiate the cleaning process. Hold down the Stop button until the orange lamp flashes twice, then immediately release it. The machine will now begin the print head cleaning cycle.
- Check the results. After the cleaning is complete, print the nozzle check pattern again to assess the print quality. If the quality has not improved significantly, you can perform the print head cleaning a second time.
Why Clean the Print Head?
The print head is a crucial component responsible for depositing ink onto the paper. Over time, ink can dry or accumulate, leading to clogged nozzles. This results in poor print quality, such as:
- Missing lines or segments in text and images
- Incorrect or faded colors
- Streaks across the page
Performing a print head cleaning cycle helps to clear these clogs, restoring proper ink flow and improving print output.
Checking Print Quality with the Nozzle Check Pattern
Before and after performing a print head cleaning, it's highly recommended to print a nozzle check pattern. This pattern consists of a grid of lines and colors that reveal if all the nozzles are firing correctly.
- A perfect pattern indicates the print head is clean and functioning optimally.
- Gaps, missing lines, or faded sections indicate clogged nozzles that may require cleaning.
Reviewing this pattern helps you determine if cleaning is necessary and if the cleaning process was successful. If the pattern still shows issues after one cleaning, performing the process a second time is often effective.
