Canon BJC-S530D Quick Start Manual page 66

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Printed Output
Problem Possible Cause
Poor print Incorrect printer
quality driver settings
One or more ink
tanks are installed
in the wrong
position or seated
improperly
Color settings
need to be
adjusted
Low ink or ink
tank may need to
be replaced
Print head needs
to be aligned
Print head
clogged
Print head may
need to be
replaced
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Altering driver settings may improve the appearance of your printed image.
See "Setting Driver Options" on page 8 for instructions on selecting the
optimum print mode for your print job.
Verify that the ink tanks are in the correct color slot. Check that they have
been firmly seated. Press down on the ink tanks until they click into place.
See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 43.
You can enhance the color on your printout. See "Adjusting Color Balance,
Brightness and Saturation" on page 18.
Verify that you have sufficient ink in the ink tanks. See "Monitoring Ink
Levels" on page 41. If necessary, replace the ink tanks. See "Replacing Ink
Tanks" on page 43.
Perform print head alignment. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 43.
Verify that your print head is working properly by printing a Nozzle Check
Pattern. See "Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45. Try cleaning the
print head. See "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 47. If you do not see any
improvements, try print head cleaning three times. See "Print Head Deep
Cleaning" on the S530D Start Here or the Setup Software & User's Guide
CD-ROM.
Perform multiple print head cleanings. See "Cleaning the Print Head" on
page 47. If problem persist, contact the Canon Customer Care Center.
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