Canon PIXMA MP280 On-Screen Manual - Page 614

Print Results Not Satisfactory Page 614 of 707 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory U310 Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration, incorrect paper type settings may reduce the quality of the printout color. Also, if you print with an incorrect paper type setting, the printed surface may be scratched. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may occur depending on the combination of the paper type setting and the loaded paper. To copy by operating the machine To print from a computer Confirm by using the Operation Panel on the machine. Copying Confirm by using the printer driver. Printing with Easy Setup Check 2: Make sure that the appropriate print quality is selected using the printer driver. Select a print quality option suitable for the paper and image for printing. If you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. You can confirm the print quality setting using the printer driver. Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Check 3: If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes. See also the sections below: Cannot Print to End of Job No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Colors Are Unclear Lines Are Misaligned Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Back of the Paper Is Smudged Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Page top