Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors - Canon PIXMA IP1500 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
Printed Ruled Lines
are Displaced
Print Head is
misaligned
Media not loaded with
the print-side up
Incorrect paper type
Glossy photo paper
other than the Canon
speciality media is
used
Print Quality not set
properly
Printed Paper Curls Paper being used is
or Ink Blots too thin
Color Intensity setting
is too high
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Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head and reseat them if
necessary.
See "I I nsert the ink tank." on page 42.
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
See "P P rinting 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
Align the Print Head. See "A A ligning the Print Head"
Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.
Note Follow the instructions packaged with your speciality media for
loading and handling.
On the M M ain tab, ensure that the M M edia Type selected matches the media
loaded.
In the Print dialog box, select Q Q uality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
then ensure that the M M edia Type selected matches the media loaded.
Selecting O O ther Photo Paper from M M edia 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 P P rint Quality setting to H H igh for Windows or Fine for
Macintosh.
On the M M ain tab, click H H igh for the P P rint Quality setting.
1. In the Print dialog box, select Q Q uality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
then click D D etailed Setting.
2. Drag the P P rint Quality slide bar to the F F ine end.
Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require a lot
of ink (i.e. pictures with intense colors or photographs).
Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again.
1. Open the P P rinter Properties dialog box.
2. On the M M ain tab, select M M anual for Color Adjustment, and then click S S et.
3. Drag the I I ntensity slide bar to adjust the intensity.
1. In the Print dialog box, select C C olor Option from the pop-up menu.
2. Drag the I I ntensity slide bar to set the intensity.
Try This
on page 27.
"P P rint Head Cleaning" on page 31.
on page 37.