Canon Pixma Mx492 User Guide

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.
Check1  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...

If the Printed Paper Has Been Discolored
Colors may fade with time if the printed paper is left for a long period of time. After printing, dry the paper sufficiently, avoid high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight, and
store or display indoors at room temperature and normal humidity.
To avoid direct exposure to air, we recommend that you store the paper in an album, plastic folder, photo
frame, etc.
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Cannot Print to End of Job
Check1 Select the setting not to compress the printing data.
If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved.
Click  Print Options  on the Page Setup  sheet on the printer driver. Select the  Do not allow application
software to compress print data  check box, then click OK.
* Deselect the check box after printing is complete.
Check2  Is the size of the print data extremely large?
Click...

No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White
Streaks
 No Printing Results
 Printing Is Blurred
 Colors Are Wrong
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 White Streaks
Check1 Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Check2 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance
operations such as Print Head Cleaning.
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.Refer to 
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect  for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head
Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning.
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If the Nozzle Check Pattern...

Then install the FINE cartridges again. Push up the FINE cartridge until it clicks into place.
When the FINE cartridge is installed properly, you hear an electric sound once.
After confirming that the FINE cartridge is installed properly, close the paper output cover.
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When copying, see also the sections below:
Check6  Is the platen glass or the glass of ADF dirty?
Clean the platen glass or the glass of ADF.
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Note
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If the glass of ADF is dirty, black streaks...

Colors Are Unclear
Check1 Is the Nozzle Check Pattern printed properly?
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Refer to 
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect  for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head
Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning.
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If the Nozzle Check Pattern is not printed correctly:
After performing the Print Head Cleaning, print the Nozzle Check Pattern and examine the pattern.
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If the problem is not...

Lines Are Misaligned
Check1 Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Check2 Perform Print Head Alignment.
If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
Aligning the Print Head
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If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Alignment, perform Print Head Alignment
manually referring to 
Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer .
Check3
 Increase the print quality...

Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially
Check1 Is the Page Layout Printing performed or the Binding margin function used?
When the Page Layout Printing or Binding margin function is being used, thin lines may not be printed. Try
thickening the lines in the document.
Check2  Is the size of the print data extremely large?
Click  Print Options  on the Page Setup  sheet on the printer driver. Then, set  Prevention of Print Data Loss in
the displayed dialog to  On.
* When  On is selected for  Prevention of...

Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially
Check1 Select the setting not to compress the printing data.
If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved.
Click  Print Options  on the Page Setup  sheet on the printer driver. Select the  Do not allow application
software to compress print data  check box, then click OK.
* Deselect the check box after printing is complete.
Check2  Is the size of the print data extremely...