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Question posted by ediekittelsen on September 15th, 2014

How To Clean Waste Ink Absorber

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Request from bleedblue32 on December 9th, 2019 9:02 PM
How do you remove the ink pads from the Cannon MP 450 to clean them?


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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 15th, 2014 10:50 AM
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MP450 User's Guide - Page 4

...Is Incorrect 85 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 86 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 90 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 91 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 92 Cleaning Your Machine 94 11 Troubleshooting 98 An Error Message Is ...Displayed On The LCD 99 Cannot See The Display Properly On The LCD/Cannot See The Display On The LCD 100 Ink ...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 6

... or a fire, electrical shock, or malfunction may prevent the machine from the power outlet before cleaning the machine. Never attempt to dust. Do not service the machine yourself except as alcohol or... AC, 50/60 Hz or 200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, (depending on the plug absorbs moisture and may result in electrical shock. Plug the machine into the power outlet. Never use flammable ...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 14

... scan mode, the machine scans a document to your machine. Your machine performs a print head cleaning every time you plug in the machine. Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document ... the operations selected. This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the cleaning process. (7) [Settings] Button Use to configure the page size, media type and image...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 16

This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the cleaning process. z The LCD goes out if the machine is not used for ... z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to produce highdefinition prints. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in place, the nozzles might become clogged. Turning The Machine ON/OFF 1 Press [ON...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 56

... taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs. 54 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 5 To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon PIXMA MP450 Series Printer] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing. Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the machine...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 78

... CL-41 Color (Standard) are also compatible with this machine. „ Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one of the FINE Cartridges is probably empty. Pull the Scanning Unit...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 79

... Cartridge. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 77 Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations.
MP450 User's Guide - Page 81

...black-and-white or grayscale printing is necessary to the right. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is specified. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the...ink only is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Color ink is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises when to its first use up all the ink in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 92

... Cartridge Nozzles consume inks, so perform FINE Cartridge Cleaning only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the machine is turned ON and the Scanning Unit is closed. 2 Start FINE Cartridge Cleaning. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, print the nozzle check pattern. This takes...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 93

... to three minutes. 3 Check the FINE Cartridge condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to select , then press [OK]. (3) When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard FINE Cartridge Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the machine is turned ON and the Scanning Unit is closed. 2 Start FINE Cartridge...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 99

... Maintenance 97 Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. 4 Start Bottom Plate Cleaning. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to turn OFF the machine. Important Before cleaning, be seen on page 97. „ Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine If the protrusions inside of your...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 101

... and press [OK]. Ink has run out. The machine may be printed from the computer, not from the camera. Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a waste ink absorber placed in place. You...output is not supported by this machine. Press [OK] to continue printing in the Printer Driver Guide. Canon recommends that the sheet is jammed. Incompatible device detected. Perform the ...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 103

...Print] dialog box. 2. Drag the [Print Quality] slide bar to check for uneven ink output. See "Recommended Paper" on the Operation Panel, confirm that the selected matches the...page 17. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 101 Media not loaded printside up menu and then click [Detailed Setting]. 3. See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 92. ...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 106

...the machine. 1. Action If the inside of the machine is turned on the Bottom plate cleaning confirmation screen and then press [OK]. Ensure that the machine is dirty, the printed paper... 4. Paper will be smudged. Select from . 5. Important Before cleaning, be sure to clean the inside the machine are stained, wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab or such like. Select on and ...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 112

...-in progress and you want to hold the ink used during FINE Cartridge cleaning, for example. If printing is continued under the ink out condition by selecting Continue*1 on the display.... The machine may not be damaged if printing is in waste ink absorber to continue printing, press [OK] with this printout. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge. z Replace the FINE...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 121

...[Printer] pop-up menu on the [Printer] pop-up menu, add the machine following the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions. „ Error No.: 1700 Is Displayed Cause The waste ink absorber is... could also be done until the waste ink absorber is not properly connected. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Action Ink used for cleaning is not ready. Depending on the [Print]...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 123

.... Unplug the power cord from the outlet and contact the seller or a Canon service representative. Before contacting a Canon service representative, confirm the following: z Product name: PIXMA MP450 z Serial number: written on label at rear of machine z Details of the problem z What you cannot solve the problem with any of the workarounds in...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 133

... turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Notice PIXMA MP450: K10263 This device complies with the limits for help. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed...
MP450 User's Guide - Page 138

... 11 Changing Copy Settings 33 Changing The Print Settings 26 Copy mode 28 Memory card mode 29 Cleaning 94 Bottom Plate 96 Exterior 94 Platen Glass And Document Cover 94 Protrusions Inside The Machine 97... Cartridge Holder 11 FINE Cartridges 11 CL-41 Color (Standard) 76 CL-51 Color (High Yield) 76 Low Ink Warning 82 PG-40 Black (Standard) 76 PG-50 Black (High Yield) 76 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 76 ...
MP450 Easy Setup Instructions - Page 1

... use, see the reverse side for use, please follow these Easy Setup Instructions before referring to the width of this sheet for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP450. To prepare your machine for instructions on a flat surface. 4 Remove all shipping tape and the protective sheet. 5 Open the Scanning Unit and remove the protective...

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