Canon printer PIXMA MG2922 User Manual
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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 incorrect paper type setting, the printed surface may be scratched. The method of confirming the paper and print quality settings differs depending on what you do with your machine. To print from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant deviceConfirm by using your PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device. About PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Print Settings To print from a computerConfirm by using the printer driver. Printing with Easy Setup Check2 Make sure that the appropriate print quality is selected referring to the table in Check 1. Select a print quality option suitable for the paper and image for printing. If you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. You can confirm the print quality setting using the printer driver. Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Check3 If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes. See also the sections below: Cannot Print to End of Job No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Colors Are Unclear Lines Are Misaligned Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Back of the Paper Is Smudged Colors Are Uneven or Streaked If the Printed Paper Has Been DiscoloredColors may fade with time if the printed paper is left for a long period of time. 611
After printing, dry the paper sufficiently, avoid high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight, andstore or display indoors at room temperature and normal humidity. To avoid direct exposure to air, it is recommended that you store the paper in an album, plastic folder, photo frame, etc. 612
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 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 Print Data Loss , print quality may be reduced. Check3 Is the space of your computer's hard disk sufficient? Delete unnecessary files to free disk space. 613
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks Watch the movie 614
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. • If the Nozzle Check Pattern is not printed correctly: After performing the Print Head Cleaning, print the Nozzle Check Pattern and examine the pattern. • If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Cleaning twice: Perform the Print Head Deep Cleaning. If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Deep Cleaning, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. • If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Deep Cleaning twice: Ink may have run out. Replace the FINE cartridge. Check3 When a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, replace it with a new one. Check4 When using paper with one printable surface, make sure that the paper is loaded with the printable side facing up. Printing on the wrong side of such paper may cause unclear prints or prints with reduced quality. Load paper with the printable side facing up. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side. Check5 Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly. Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. Then install the FINE cartridges again. Push up the FINE cartridge until it clicks into place. After confirming that the FINE cartridge is installed properly, close the cover. • When copying, see also the sections below: Check6 Is the platen glass dirty? Clean the platen glass. 615
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Check7 Make sure that the original is properly loaded on the platen glass. Loading Originals Check8 Is the original loaded with the side to be copied facing down on the platen glass? Check9 Did you copy a printout done by this machine? If you use a printout done by this machine as the original, print quality may be reduced depending on the condition of the original. Reprint from the computer if you can reprint from it. 616
Colors Are Unclear Watch the movie 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. • If the Nozzle Check Pattern is not printed correctly: After performing the Print Head Cleaning, print the Nozzle Check Pattern and examine the pattern. • If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Cleaning twice: Perform the Print Head Deep Cleaning. If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Deep Cleaning, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. • If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Deep Cleaning twice: Ink may have run out. Replace the FINE cartridge. Check2 When a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, replace it with a new one. Check3 Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly. Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. Then install the FINE cartridges again. Push up the FINE cartridge until it clicks into place. After confirming that the FINE cartridge is installed properly, close the cover. Note • Printed colors may not match screen colors due to basic differences in the methods used to produce colors. Color control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colors appear on the screen. Therefore, colors of printing results may be different from those on the screen. 617
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 Note • 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 and try printing again. Increasing the print quality in the printer driver may improve the print result. 618
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 Print Data Loss , print quality may be reduced. 619
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 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 Print Data Loss , print quality may be reduced. 620