Canon PIXMA MX320 On-Screen Manual - Page 724

Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Page 724 of 817 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the following: Check to see if the paper you are printing on is suitable for your printing purpose. Loading Paper / Originals When performing Borderless Printing, make sure that the paper you are using is suitable for Borderless Printing. If the paper you are using is not suitable for Borderless Printing, the print quality may be reduced at the top and bottom edges of the paper. Printing Area Check 3: Load the paper after correcting its curl. For Plain Paper Turn the paper over and reload it to print on the other side. Leaving the paper loaded on the Rear Tray for a long time may cause the paper to curl. In this case, load the paper with the other side facing up. It may resolve the problem. We recommend putting unused paper back into the package and keeping it on a level surface. For Other Paper 1. With the printing side (A) facing up, cover the paper with a fresh sheet of plain paper to avoid staining or scratching the surface. 2. Roll up the paper in the opposite direction to the paper curl as shown below. 3. Check to see that the paper curl is within approximately 0.08 to 0.2 inches / 2 to 5 mm (B) in height.