Canon MP470 quick start Colors Are Unclear

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Colors Are Unclear

Color correction is not enabled.

When printing photographs or other graphics, enabling color correction may improve color.

When performing direct printing, select Vivid photo ON in the print settings for the memory card mode.

When printing from your computer, refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the User's Guide on-screen manual.

Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned

FINE Cartridge is not installed properly

/There is no ink left.

Print Head nozzles are clogged.

The media is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards.

Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it.

Smatt dusts may be stuck between the contact points. In this case, the print result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge.

Also, check that the protective tape (A) is removed.

See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 38 and perform any necessary maintenance operation.

Many types of paper are made to be printed on only a particular side of the paper.

Printing on the wrong side may cause unclear prints or prints with reduced quality.

For detailed information on the printable side, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the paper.

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Contents Quick Start Guide Getting Help from Canon Customer Technical Support SequenceHelp Us Help You Better Quick Start Guide MP470seriesDisclaimer Table of Contents Stop/Reset button Before Using the Machine2Before Using the Machine Alarm lampBefore Using the Machine How to Navigate Menus on the LCD 4Before Using the MachineBasic Operation on the Menu Screen Memory card mode Copy modeScan mode Maintenance/settingsBasic Operation on the Settings Screen 6Before Using the MachineFor details on the setting Items Turning the Machine On and Off 8Before Using the MachineAbout the Power Plug Turning on the MachineOriginal Document Requirements Screen-saver ModeHandling the Original Document Loading Original DocumentsInches / 1 mm To scan photographsBefore Using the Machine Photo Quality Media Suited For Business Using Specialty MediaLoading Printing Paper DocumentsPaper Handling Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Types You Cannot Use When Printing on Plain Paper Loading PaperFlatten the four corners of the paper before loading it Prepare to load paper Load PaperLoading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelopeLoad the envelopes Qt ImportantLoading Small-Sized Paper Load the paperMaking Copies Setting ItemsCopying CopyingCopying21 Using Useful Copy Functions Printing from a Memory Card Printing from a Memory CardMemory Cards Supported by This Machine Na!ntPrintable Image Data Inserting the Memory CardPrepare for printing Removing the Memory CardPrinting Photographs Display photo Start printingSetting Items OFFUsing Useful Printing Functions Multiselect printPrinting by Using the Photo Index Sheet Printing with Windows Specify the required settings and click OKPrinting from Your Computer Printing from Your ComputerMake sure that your machines name is Selected in Format for Media Pop-up menu Specify the required settingsPrinting with Macintosh Select Size of the loaded paperScanning Images Scanning MethodsConnectable Devices Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DevicePrinting Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printable Image Data FormatConnect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine Start printing from your PictBridge compliant deviceAbout PictBridge Print Settings Settings on a PictBridge Compliant DevicePaper Size and Paper Type Settings Image Optimize Setting Layout SettingDate/File No. Print Setting Trimming SettingSetting on the Machine Displaying the PictBridge Settings ScreenSpecify the Setting For Routine Maintenance Routine MaintenanceWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Before performing maintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check patternExamining the Nozzle Check Pattern Check the nozzle check pattern you printedIf There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present Print Head Cleaning Start Print Head CleaningPrint Head Deep Cleaning Start Print Head Deep CleaningConfirm the condition of the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Print the print head alignment patternAdjust the print head position Replacing a Fine Cartridge Getting the Ink Status InformationReplacing Fine Cartridges Handling Fine CartridgesRemove the empty Fine Cartridge Push down the Fine Cartridge Prepare the replacement Fine cartridge Install the Fine CartridgeRoutine Maintenance When You Turn Off the Machine When You Are Not Using the Machine for a Long TimeKeeping the Best Printing Results Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning the Exterior of the MachineCleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Roller cleaning Cleaning the Inside of the Machine Bottom plate cleaning Perform bottom plate cleaningMaintenance/settings screen is displayed Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAn Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD Troubleshooting57LCD Cannot Be Seen At All An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCDCannot Install the MP Drivers Troubleshooting591Click Start then Computer Cannot Connect to Computer Properly This device can perform faster Message Is DisplayedTroubleshooting61 Print Results Not SatisfactoryType of the loaded paper? Colors Are Unclear Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Troubleshooting63White Streaks Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is SmudgedReduce the Intensity setting. Then try printing again Printing Does Not Start Print Result Not Satisfactory When CopyingTroubleshooting65 Colors Are Uneven or StreakedDoes Not Feed Properly Machine is not readyTroubleshooting67 Paper JamsError Message Appears on the Computer Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication ErrorError No Is Displayed Error No /1710 Is DisplayedTroubleshooting69 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant DeviceCannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet Troubleshooting71Cannot Remove a Memory Card Printing Does Not StartScanning Problems ScanGear Wont StartOther Scanning Troubles Appendix How to Use the Documentation ProvidedRead this guide when starting to use the machine Appendix73Reading the On-screen Manuals AppendixSpecifications Appendix75Operating System Processor PapertypeLayout BrowserAppendix77 Browser Windows Html Help ViewerSafety Precautions Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions Machine Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Regulatory Information Canon U.S.A., INC. Limited Warranty --- USA OnlyUsers in the U.S.A FCC Notice U.S.A. Only For 120V, 60Hz modelSafety Precautions Authorized Service Facility Carry-In /Mail-In Service Canon U.S.A., Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY USAIndex IndexOrdering Information Description Order #Canon Specialty Papers QT5-1007-V01 Canon INC