Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors - Canon i70 Quick Start Manual

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors

Problem
Ink does not eject Ink tank is not seated
properly/Printing is properly
Blurred/ Colors are
Print head nozzles
Wrong / White
clogged
Streaks appears /
Printed Ruled Lines
are Displaced
Media not loaded
print-side up
Incorrect paper type
Incorrect Paper
thickness lever
position
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
Printed Surface is Inappropriate paper
Scratched type used
Possible Cause
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
When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print
head.
If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning
Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.
On the Main
loaded.
In the Print
paper loaded.
Set the paper thiclness lever according to the printing paper type.
See "Loading Paper
Be sure to set the Print Quality
Macintosh.
On the Main
1. Select Manual
then click Details
2. Click the Quality
end.
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
2. On the Main
3. Drag the Intensity
1. Open the Print
2. In the Print Mode
3. Click the Color
Clean the paper feed roller.
See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled.
See "Print Media to Avoid
Note that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper when
using Borderless Printing. Ensure that the paper you are using is compatible
with Borderless Printing.
See "Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 33.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning" on page 35.
Note Follow the instructions packaged with your speciality media for
loading and handling.
Main tab, confirm that the Media Type
Main Main
Print dialog box, confirm that the Media Type
Print Print
Loading Paper" on page 3 Loading Paper Loading Paper
Print Quality setting to High
Print Quality Print Quality
Main Main Main tab, click High High High High for the Print
Manual in the Print Mode Print Mode pull-down menu in the Print
Manual Manual Print Mode Print Mode
Details.
Details Details
Quality icon and then drag the Print Quality Quality Quality
Printer Properties Properties dialog box.
Printer Printer Properties Properties
Main tab, select Manual Manual for Color Adjustment
Main Main Manual Manual
Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity.
Intensity Intensity
Print dialog box.
Print Print
Print Mode pull-down menu, select Manual
Print Mode Print Mode
Color icon, then drag the Intensity
Color Color
Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 51.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Print Media to Avoid" on page 3.
Print Media to Avoid Print Media to Avoid
Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing" on page 13.
Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing
Troubleshooting
Try This
Media Type selected matches the paper
Media Type Media Type
Media Type selected matches the
Media Type Media Type
High for Windows or Fine
High High
Print Quality Print Print Quality Quality setting. Quality
Print dialog box and
Print Print
Print Quality Print Quality slide bar to the Fine Print Quality
Color Adjustment, and then click Set
Color Adjustment Color Adjustment
Manual and then click Details
Manual Manual
Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.
Intensity Intensity
Fine for
Fine Fine
Fine Fine Fine
Set.
Set Set
Details.
Details Details
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