Canon i80 Series Quick Start Manual

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Troubleshooting57Print Quality is Poor or Contains ErrorsProblem Possible Cause Try ThisInk does not ejectproperly/Printing isBlurred/ Colors areWrong / WhiteStreaks appear /Printed Ruled Linesare DisplacedInk tank is not seatedproperly Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them ifnecessary.Print head nozzlescloggedPrint the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.See "PPrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 38.When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the printhead. If ink supply is uneven: See "PPrint Head Cleaning" on page 41.Print head ismisaligned Align the print head. See "AAligning the Print Head" on page 46.Media not loaded withthe print-side up Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.Incorrect paper typeOn the MMain tab, ensure that the MMedia Type selected matches the medialoaded.In the Print dialog box, select QQuality & Media from the pop-up menu, andthen ensure that the MMedia Type selected matches the media loaded.Glossy photo paperother than the Canonspeciality media isusedSelecting OOther Photo Paper from MMedia Type, which may resolve theproblem.Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.Incorrect Paperthickness leverpositionSet the paper thickness lever according to the printing paper type.See "LLoading Paper" on page 3.Print Quality not setproperlyBe sure to set the PPrint Quality setting to HHigh for Windows or Fine forMacintosh.On the MMain tab, click HHigh for the PPrint Quality setting.1. In the Print dialog box, select QQuality & Media from the pop-up menu, andthen click DDetailed Setting.2. Drag the PPrint Quality slide bar to the FFine end.Printed Paper Curlsor Ink Blots Paper being used istoo thin Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require alot of ink (i.e. pictures with intense colors or photographs).Color Intensity settingis too highReduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again.1. Open the PPrinter Properties dialog box.2. On the MMain tab, select MManual for Color Adjustment, and then click SSet.3. Drag the IIntensity slide bar to adjust the intensity.1. In the Print dialog box, select CColor Option from the pop-up menu.2. Drag the IIntensity slide bar to set the intensity.Paper feed roller isdirty Clean the paper feed roller.See "PPaper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 59.Note Follow the instructions packaged with your speciality media forloading and handling.