How do you remove the printhead on a Canon mx870?

Removing the Print Head

Raise the print head lock lever.
Tilt the print head slightly towards the front of the machine and lift out gently. Caution: Do not touch the print head nozzles <1> , electrical contacts <2>, or ink supply ports <3>. Doing so may cause printing problems.

How do I clean the printhead on my Canon printer?

How to automatically clean a Canon printhead

Make sure the printer is on and then touch the setup (gear icon) on the printer display home screen.
Then select the maintenance (tools) icon.
Select “Cleaning” and then select “Yes”
The printer will go through the cleaning process for about a minute.

How do I unblock my Canon printer?

Solution

Turn off the printer and unplug it.
Retract the paper output tray and open the cover. Important.
Check if jammed paper is under FINE cartridge holder.
Hold jammed paper firmly in both hands.
Slowly pull out paper, so as not to tear it.
Make sure all jammed paper is removed.
Close cover.

Why is my Canon printer not printing?

The key reasons for Canon printer not printing are given as below: The print jobs are stuck in printer queue. Paper jams disable the printer’s ability to print. Faulty drivers or wireless connection do not allow the printer to print.

Is it worth it to replace printhead?

If everything is working fine and you are happy it is worth the cost. If you really want a better printer or a printer with different abilities and your present printer is a few years old, and you find a new printer that is a great buy with new features YOU WILL USE then save the printhead money go new!

Should I buy a new printhead or a new printer?

Even the most inexpensive inkjet printer has a printhead. If a printhead breaks on a home printer, it’s usually more economical to simply buy a new printer. With expensive commercial printers, it’s cost-prohibitive to buy a new printer whenever the printhead is broken, which is why it’s replaced instead.