Canon MX470 series User Manual

Cleaning the Print Head
Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check
pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head
consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Clean the print head.
1.
Press the Setup button.
The Setup menu screen will appear.
2.
Use the or button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
LCD and Operation Panel
3.
Use the or button to select Cleaning, then press the OK button.
The machine starts cleaning the print head.
Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the print head. This takes
about 1 to 2 minutes.
3.
Check the print head condition.
To check the print head condition, print the nozzle check pattern.
Note
• If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head twice, clean the print head deeply.
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Canon MX470 series Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Max Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi
Automatic Document Feeder	Yes
Duplex Printing	Manual
Wireless	Yes
AirPrint	Yes
Google Cloud Print	Yes
Mobile Printing	Yes
Scanner Type	Flatbed, ADF
Scan Resolution (Maximum)	1200 x 2400 dpi
Fax Speed (Maximum)	33.6 kbps
Printer Type	All-in-One
Input Capacity	100 sheets
Connectivity	USB
Operating System Support	Windows, Mac
Print Speed (Black)	9.7 ipm
Print Speed (Color)	5.5 ipm
Paper Sizes Supported	A4, A5, B5, Envelopes, Letter, Legal
Copier Speed (Color)	4.7 ipm
Ink Cartridges	PG-240, CL-241