Cannot Connect To Computer Properly; Print Results Not Satisfactory - Canon PIXMA mini320 Series Manual

Cannot Connect to Computer Properly

Printing Speed Is Slow/USB2.0 Hi-Speed Connection
Does Not Work
Cause
Your system environment If your system environment is not fully compatible
is not fully compatible with with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, the printer will operate at a
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. lower speed provided under USB 1.1. In this case,
the printer operates properly but printing speed may
slow down due to communication speed.
Check the following to ensure that your system
environment supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.
The USB port on your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-
Speed connection.
The USB cable, and the USB hub if you are using
one, support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.
Be sure to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable.
We recommend the cable to be no longer than
around 10 feet/3 meters.
The operating system of your computer supports
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.
Obtain and install the latest update for your computer.
The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly.
Obtain the latest version of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
driver compatible with your hardware and install it on
your computer.
Important
For details on USB 2.0 Hi-Speed of your system
environment, contact the manufacturer of your computer,
USB cable, or USB hub.
"This device can perform faster" Message Is Displayed
Cause
Your system environment Your system environment is not compatible with USB
is not fully compatible with 2.0.
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
See "Printing Speed Is Slow/USB2.0 Hi-Speed
Connection Does Not Work" above.
40 Troubleshooting
Action
Action

Print Results Not Satisfactory

If the print result is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and
uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first.
Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match
the size and type of the loaded paper?
When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result. If you
are printing a photograph or an illustration, incorrect paper type setting may
reduce the quality of printout color.
Also, if you print with an incorrect paper type setting, the printed surface may be
scratched. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may occur depending on the
combination of the paper type setting and the loaded paper.
Check 2: Did you set the print quality setting appropriately?
Select a print quality option suitable to the paper and image for printing. If you
notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing
again.
* When printing from a PictBridge compliant device, set the print quality setting
by using the Operation Panel on the printer. You cannot make this setting from
a PictBridge compliant device.
* You cannot change the print quality setting when printing from a wireless
communication device.
The method to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on
what you do with your printer.
To print from your memory Confirm by using the Operation Panel on the printer. See
card by operating the printer "Print Setting Screens" on page 15.
To print from a PictBridge Confirm by using your PictBridge compliant device or the
compliant device Operation Panel on the printer. See "Printing Photographs
Directly from a Compliant Device" on page 21.
To print from a wireless Confirm by using the Operation Panel on the printer.
communication device When printing data through Infrared communication, see
"Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication
Device" on page 25.
When printing data through Bluetooth communication,
refer to the User's Guide on-screen manual.
To print from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. Refer to the PC
Printing Guide on-screen manual.
Check 3: If the problem is not resolved, there may be other
causes.
See also the sections below.