Canon Pixma MG7720 Printhead Replacement

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The printhead houses the ink cartridges and is in charge of transferring the ink onto paper for text and images. It should be cleaned regularly to maintain good quality, but sometimes it needs to be replaced altogether. If your Canon Pixma MG7720 printer has poor print quality, such as missing colors, streaks, or an inability to print even after checking and cleaning components, use this guide to replace the printhead.

Additional resources:

How to Clean a Printer Head

Canon Pixma MG7720 Poor Print Quality - iFixit

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Open the printer from the front while it is still plugged in so the ink cartridge housing moves to the left.
Remove all ink cartridges by pushing in the tab and pulling up.
When removing the cartridges, they can have ink on them that can stain hands or clothing.

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Disengage the printhead retainer by pulling from the middle tab on the front part and grabbing in between the cartridge slots, pulling forward and away from the printer. Tilting it towards you is helpful.
Both sides of the retainer need to be pulled forward fully to ensure easy removal of the printhead.

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