Canon PIXMA iP4820 On-Screen Manual - Page 393

Print Results Not Satisfactory Page 393 of 468 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. The method of confirming the paper and print quality settings differs depending on what you do with your printer. To print from a PictBridge compliant device To print from a computer Confirm by using your PictBridge compliant device. Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device Confirm by using the printer driver. Printing with Easy Setup Check 2: Make sure that the appropriate print quality is selected referring to the table in Check 1. 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. Note You cannot change the print quality setting from a PictBridge compliant device. Check 3: If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes. See also the sections below: Cannot Print to End of Job Part of the Page Is Not Printed No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Lines Are Misaligned Line or Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially 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