How to do a head cleaning on a canon MG5240 Pixma

How to do a head cleaning on a canon MG5240 Pixma.
Using the Printer's Control Panel:
Turn on the Printer: Make sure your Canon MG5240 is powered on.
Access Maintenance Mode:
Press the Menu button on the printer.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Maintenance menu.
Select Head Cleaning:
Scroll through the options until you find Cleaning or Deep Cleaning.
Select Cleaning for a regular clean or Deep Cleaning for a more thorough clean.
Start the Cleaning Process:
Press the OK button to start the cleaning process.
The printer will start cleaning the print head, which may take a few minutes.
Print a Nozzle Check Pattern:
After cleaning, it’s a good idea to print a nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head is clean.
In the Maintenance menu, select Nozzle Check and press OK.
The printer will print a pattern that you can inspect for any gaps or missing colors.
Using a Computer:
Open Printer Properties:
On your computer, go to Control Panel Devices and Printers.
Right-click on the Canon MG5240 and select Printing Preferences.
Go to Maintenance:
In the Printing Preferences window, find and click on the Maintenance tab.
Perform Cleaning:
Click on Cleaning or Deep Cleaning depending on the level of cleaning required.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Nozzle Check:
After cleaning, perform a Nozzle Check from the same Maintenance tab to ensure the cleaning was effective.
Tips:
Use Cleaning Sparingly: Frequent head cleaning can consume a lot of ink, so it’s best to do it only when necessary.
If Problems Persist: If the head cleaning doesn’t resolve print quality issues, consider doing a deep cleaning or replacing the ink cartridges.
This should help you maintain your Canon MG5240 for optimal printing performance.