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Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks appear / Printed Ruled Lines are Displaced Ink tank is not seated properly Print Head Nozzles clogged Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. See "Insert the ink tank." on page 55. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print Head. If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 44. Print Head is misaligned Align the Print Head. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50. Media not loaded with Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up. the print-side up Consult "Printing Media" in the User's Guide for detailed instructions on how to load and handle your media. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used Incorrect Paper Thickness Lever position Print Quality not set properly In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. Selecting Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may resolve the problem. Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. Set the Paper Thickness Lever according to the printing paper type. See "Loading Paper" on page 3. Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for Macintosh. On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Paper being used is too thin Color Intensity setting is too high 1. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 2. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to print images that have high color saturation. Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Main tab, select Manual for Color Adjustment, and then click Set. 3. Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. Paper Feed Roller is dirty 1. In the Print dialog box, select Color Option from the pop-up menu. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 66. 63