Canon PIXMA MG2120 User Manual - Page 578

Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Page 578 of 731 pages 1. Roll up the paper in the opposite direction to the paper curl as shown below. 2. Check that the paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may not be fed properly even if it is not curled inward. In such cases, follow the procedure described below to curl the paper outward within 0.1 inch / 3 mm (B) in height before printing. This may improve the print result. (C) Printing side We recommend printing paper that has been curled outward one sheet at a time. Check 4: Adjust the setting to prevent paper abrasion. Adjusting the setting to prevent paper abrasion will widen the clearance between the print head and the loaded paper. If you notice abrasion even with the media type set correctly to match the loaded paper, set the machine to prevent paper abrasion by using the operation panel or the computer. Print speed may be reduced if you apply the setting to prevent paper abrasion setting. * Readjust the setting not to prevent paper abrasion once printing is complete. If not, this setting remains enabled for all subsequent print jobs. To set by using the operation panel Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until the LED displays as follows, then press the Black button to enable the Prevent paper abrasion function. To disable the Prevent paper abrasion function, press the Maintenance button repeatedly until the LED above appears, then press the Color button. To set by using your computer Open the printer driver setup window, and in Custom Settings in the Maintenance sheet, select the Prevent paper abrasion check box, and then click OK. To open the printer driver setup window, see How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window . Check 5: If the intensity is set high, reduce the intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. If you are using plain paper to print images with high intensity, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy, causing paper abrasion.