Status Monitor Does Not Start; Improving The Print Quality - Canon LX-D5500 User Manual

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Status Monitor Does Not Start

Check Point
The Status Monitor setting is
incorrect.
Check whether the printer and
computer can communicate
interactively.

Improving the Print Quality

Condition
Streaks appear on the print.
Areas aren't being printed on
completely.
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Solution
With some Status Monitor settings, printer errors will not be
displayed and the Status Monitor will not start. Open the [Utility]
tab of the printer driver, and click [Start Status Monitor]. Set the
details after the Status Monitor starts.
If the printer and computer cannot communicate interactively, the
Status Monitor will not start even if printing starts.
Open [Properties] of the printer driver, click [Port] tab, and then
verify that [Enable bidirectional support] check box is checked.
If the problem persists after taking the above action, uninstall the
printer driver, and then reinstall the printer driver.
Solution
Confirm that the paper set (size, shape, and type) matches the
paper (size, shape, and type) configured by the application
software or printer driver.
Set the resolution to [Input resolution 1200dpi] (prioritize image
quality) and then print.
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If you are using the printer at low temperature
is 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit), or lower) :
Open the [Utility] tab in the printer driver and then select the [Low
Temperature Print Mode] in the [Special Settings].
Confirm that the paper set (size, shape, and type) matches the
paper (size, shape, and type) configured by the application
software or printer driver.
Clean the print head.
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dried or clogged if the printer has not been used for a long time.
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P.69
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Room temperature
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P.126 The print head may become
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