cleaning cycles -_- pixma mp230 mp240 - mp280

with a display e.g. mp240-280
tap on the tools/maintenance button → A  =Nozzle Check Pattern
twice → H  =cleaning
trice → Y  =deep cleaning
 

Start the action with the  green start button

without display mp230 + ip2700
Hold down the Stop/Reset button until the Alarm lamp flashes orange twice, then release it immediately
deep: Hold down the Stop/Reset button until the alarm led flashes orange three times , then release it immediately

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Hold down the Stop/Reset button until the Alarm lamp flashes orange, then release it immediately