Print Results Not Satisfactory - Canon PIXMA mini260 Photo Printing Manual

Print Results Not Satisfactory
• Cannot Print to End of Job
Cause Action
Page Size setting in the
Operation Panel does not
match the actual size of the
paper loaded in the printer.
• Colors Are Unclear
If the Page Size setting set in the Operation Panel does not
match the actual size of the printing paper, part of the page may
not be printed.
Check the Page Size setting on the Operation Panel.
Cause Action
Media Type setting in the
Operation Panel does not
match the actual type of paper.
Check that the Media Type set in the Operation Panel matches
the type of the loaded printing paper. If you are printing a
photograph or an illustration, incorrect Media Type setting may
reduce the quality of printout color.
• Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/
Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned
Cause Action
Ink tank is empty.
An ink tank is not installed properly, or is out of ink.
Confirm the error message displayed on the LCD and take the
appropriate action to resolve the error.
If the ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals), the
ink is low. If the printing is blurred, replace the ink tank.
Ink tank is not installed If the ink lamp is not lit, press the
(3
mark on the ink tank until it
securely.
clicks into place. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is
fully inserted.
Media Type setting in the
Make sure that the Media Type set in the Operation Panel
Operation Panel does not
matches the type of the loaded printing paper.
match the actual type of paper.
Print Head nozzles are clogged. Open the Printer Cover and check if the ink lamp is lit red. See
"Getting the Ink Level Information" on page 47.
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
• Ink output is uneven.
See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 44.
See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 45.
The media is loaded with the Many types of paper are made to be printed on only a particular
wrong side facing upwards. side of the paper.
Printing on the wrong side may cause unclear prints or incorrect
color.
See "Printing Media" of the User's Guide on-screen manual.
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