Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors - Canon PIXMA iP90 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
Wrong/White
Print Head Nozzles
Streaks appear
clogged
Incorrect paper type
Glossy photo paper
other than Canon
speciality media is
used
Print Quality not set
properly
Media not loaded with
the print-side up
Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is
are Displaced misaligned
Incorrect Paper
Thickness Lever (gray)
position
Print Quality not set
properly
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Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head and reseat them if
necessary.
See "Insert the ink tank." on page 63.
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
On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media
loaded.
In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded.
Selecting Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may resolve the problem.
Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for
Macintosh.
On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting.
1. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
then click Detailed Setting.
2. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.
Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.
Consult "Printing Media" in the
to load and handle your media.
Align the Print Head. See "Aligning the Print Head"
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) according to the printing paper type.
See "Loading Paper" on page 4.
Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for
Macintosh.
On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting.
1. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
then click Detailed Setting.
2. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.
Try This
on page 42.
"Print Head Cleaning" on page 47.
User's Guide
for detailed instructions on how
on page 57.