Canon BJC-S630 Quick Start Manual page 35

Problem Possible Cause
Printed Print Mode is
colors are improperly set
incorrect
(continued)
Incorrect media
type
Print Quality is
improperly set
Printed Media not loaded
output is print-side up
faded or
unclear Low ink
Printhead
nozzles clogged
or damaged
Ink tanks are not
seated properly
Printhead needs
to be aligned
Meaningless Corrupted print
characters instructions are
printed stored in the
printer buffer
Printer/computer
not securely
connected
Mac OS
In the Print dialog box, select the appropriate Print Mode
setting.
WINDOWS
On the Main tab of the S630 Properties window, confirm that
the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded.
MAC OS
In the Print dialog box, confirm that the Media Type selected
matches the paper loaded.
WINDOWS
On the Main tab of the S630 Properties window, select the
appropriate Print Quality setting: High, Standard, Draft or Custom.
MAC OS
In the Print dialog box, select the Manual icon, then click the
Details button. In the Detailed Setting window, slide the Print
Quality bar to select your preferred output quality.
Check that your media is placed in the printer facing in the correct
direction. See "Loading Paper and Other Media" on page 4.
Verify that you have sufficient ink in the ink tanks. See "Monitoring
Ink Levels" on page 19.
Verify that the printhead is working properly. See "Printing a Nozzle
Check Pattern" on page 20 and "Cleaning the Printhead" on page 22.
If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See the S630
User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM for more
information.
Check the ink tanks, and reseat them if necessary. See "Replacing Ink
Tanks" on page 20.
Perform printhead alignment. See "Aligning the Printhead" on
page 23.
Turn the printer off to clear the printer buffer.
Cancel the print job from the computer. See "Cancelling a Print Job" on
page 7.
Turn the printer on again.
Check the cable connections between the printer and the computer to
verify that they are securely connected.
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