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nozzles are
clogged.
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven
ink output.
If the nozzle check pattern does not print
out properly
Check if any of the missing colors are due to
empty tanks.
If there is plenty of ink and the printer does not
print, clean the Print Head and then print the
nozzle check pattern to check that ink is
ejecting properly.
If the problem is not resolved after
performing Print Head Cleaning twice
Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning.
If the problem is not resolved after performing
Print Head Deep Cleaning, turn off the printer
and perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again
after 24 hours or later.
If the problem is still not resolved after
performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice
The Print Head may be damaged. Contact your
Canon Service representative.
For details on how to print the nozzle check
pattern, how to clean the Print Head, and how to
perform Print Head Deep Cleaning, see
When
Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect.
The media is
loaded with
the wrong
side facing
upwards.
Many types of paper are made to be printed on
only a particular side of the paper.
Printing on the wrong side may cause unclear
prints or prints with reduced quality.
See
Printing Media.
Print Head is
misaligned.
If you did not align the Print Head after
installation, straight lines may be printed
misaligned. If ruled lines are printed misaligned or
print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, see
Aligning the Print Head and perform Print Head
Alignment.
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