Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors - Canon i455 Series Quick Start Manual

Troubleshooting

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors

Problem Possible Cause
Ink does not eject Ink tank is not seated
properly/Printing is properly
Blurred/ Colors are
Print head nozzles
Wrong / White
clogged
Streaks appear /
Printed Ruled Lines
are Displaced
Print head nozzles
clogged or misaligned
Media not loaded with
the print-side up
Incorrect paper type
Print Quality not set
properly
Printed Paper Curls Paper being used is
or Ink Blots too thin
Color Intensity setting
is too high
Paper feed roller is
dirty
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Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them if
necessary.
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern"
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print
head.
If ink supply is uneven: See
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print
head.
• If ink supply is uneven: See
• If straight lines are misaligned: See
Note The ink tank may be clogged with dust or air if the protective
cap is replaced after the removal.
Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.
Note Follow the instructions packaged with your speciality media for
loading and handling.
On the Main Main Main tab, ensure that the Media Type Main
loaded.
In the Print Print dialog box, select Quality & Media
Print Print
then ensure that the Media Type Media Type Media Type Media Type selected matches the media loaded.
Be sure to set the Print Quality Print Quality setting to High
Print Quality Print Quality
Macintosh.
On the Main Main tab, click High High for the Print
Main Main High High
1. In the Print Print dialog box, select Quality & Media Print Print
then click Detailed Setting Detailed Setting.
Detailed Setting Detailed Setting
2. Drag the Print Quality Print Quality Print Quality Print Quality slide bar to the Fine
Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require a
lot of ink (i.e. pictures with intense colors or photographs).
Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again.
1. Open the Printer Printer Properties Printer Printer Properties Properties dialog box. Properties
2. On the Main Main tab, select Manual
Main Main
3. Drag the Intensity Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. Intensity Intensity
1. In the Print Print dialog box, select Color
Print Print
2. Drag the Intensity Intensity Intensity Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.
Clean the paper feed roller.
See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly" Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Try This
on page 30.
"Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning" Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning on page 33.
"Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning" Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning on page 33
"Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head"
Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head
Media Type selected matches the media Media Type Media Type
Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
Quality & Media Quality & Media
High for Windows or Fine
High High
Print Quality Quality setting.
Print Print Quality Quality
Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and Quality & Media Quality & Media
Fine Fine end. Fine
Manual for Color Adjustment Color Adjustment, and then click Set
Manual Manual Color Adjustment Color Adjustment
Color Option Option from the pop-up menu.
Color Color Option Option
on page 51.
on page 37
Fine for
Fine Fine
Set.
Set Set