Canon printer PIXMA iP110 User Manual

Problems with Printing Quality
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Ink Is Not Ejected
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Print Results Not SatisfactoryIf 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...

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
 White Streaks
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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.

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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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...

Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots
 Printed Paper Has Ink Blots
 Printed Paper Curls
Check1 Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Check2  If the intensity is set high, reduce the intensity setting 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.
You can confirm the intensity using the printer driver.
Adjusting Intensity
Check3  Is Photo Paper...

Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched
 Paper Is Smudged
The Edges of Paper Are SmudgedPrinted Surface Is Smudged
 Printed Surface Is Scratched
Check1 Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Check2 Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings: