Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors - Canon PIXMA IP90v Quick Start Manual

Troubleshooting

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors

Problem Possible Cause
Ink does not eject Ink tank is not seated
properly/Printing is properly
Blurred/ Colors are
Wrong/White
Print Head Nozzles
Streaks appear
clogged
Incorrect paper type
Glossy photo paper
other than Canon
speciality media is
used
Print Quality not set
properly
Media not loaded with
the print-side up
Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is
are Displaced misaligned
Incorrect Paper
Thickness Lever (gray)
position
Print Quality not set
properly
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Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head and reseat them if
necessary.
See "Insert the ink tank. Insert the ink tank." on page 63.
Insert the ink tank. Insert the ink tank.
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
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 the Main Main tab, ensure that the Media Type Main Main
loaded.
In the Print Print dialog box, select Quality & Media Print Print
then ensure that the Media Type Media Type Media Type selected matches the media loaded. Media Type
Selecting Other Photo Paper Other Photo Paper Other Photo Paper from Media Type Other Photo Paper
Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
Be sure to set the Print Quality Print Quality setting to High
Print Quality Print Quality
Macintosh.
On the Main Main Main tab, click High Main High High High for the Print
1. In the Print Print Print dialog box, select Quality & Media Print
then click Detailed Setting Detailed Setting.
Detailed Setting Detailed Setting
2. Drag the Print Quality Print Quality slide bar to the Fine Print Quality Print Quality
Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.
Printing Media" in the User's Guide for detailed instructions on how
Consult "Printing Media Printing Media Printing Media
to load and handle your media.
Align the Print Head. See "Aligning the Print Head
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) according to the printing paper type.
See "Loading Paper Loading Paper" on page 4.
Loading Paper Loading Paper
Be sure to set the Print Quality Print Quality setting to High Print Quality Print Quality
Macintosh.
On the Main Main tab, click High High for the Print
Main Main High High
1. In the Print Print dialog box, select Quality & Media
Print Print
then click Detailed Setting Detailed Setting Detailed Setting Detailed Setting.
2. Drag the Print Quality Print Quality slide bar to the Fine
Print Quality Print Quality
Try This
Print Head Cleaning" on page 47. Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning
Media Type selected matches the media Media Type Media Type
Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and Quality & Media Quality & Media
Media Type Media Type Media Type, which may resolve the problem.
High for Windows or Fine
High High
Print Quality Print Print Quality Quality Quality setting.
Quality & Media Quality & Media Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
Fine Fine Fine end.
Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head" on page 57. Aligning the Print Head
High High for Windows or Fine High
Print Quality Quality setting.
Print Print Quality Quality
Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
Quality & Media Quality & Media
Fine end.
Fine Fine
Fine for
Fine Fine
Fine for Fine Fine