When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect - Canon 4204B019AA User Manual

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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect

If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzles (FINE Cartridges) are
probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head
nozzle condition, then clean the Print Head.
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, aligning the Print Head
may improve print quality.
Important
Do not rinse or wipe the FINE Cartridges. This can cause trouble with the FINE Cartridges.
Note
Before performing maintenance
Check if ink remains in the FINE Cartridge.
See Checking the Ink Status
Check if the FINE Cartridges are installed correctly.
See .
Replacing Procedure
Check if the orange protective tape on the bottom of the FINE Cartridge is removed.
See .
Replacing Procedure
When an error message appears on the LCD, refer to " Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual:
Advanced Guide .
Increasing the print quality in the printer driver settings may improve the print result.
For details, refer to the on-screen manual:
When the Print Results Are Blurred or Uneven:
Step 1
See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
If there are missing lines or horizontal white streaks in the
Step 2
See Cleaning the Print Head
If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Print Head
Step 3
See Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and
clean the Print Head deeply again after 24 hours. Do not
disconnect the power plug when turning off the power.
If the problem is still not resolved:
Step 4
See Replacing a FINE Cartridge
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After cleaning the Print Head, print
and examine the nozzle check
pattern.
Troubleshooting