Canon LR1 If Printing Is Unclear or Colors Are Missing, Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

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If Printing Is Unclear or Colors Are Missing

If your printing is unclear or colors are missing, one of the following may be the reason:

■The BJ cartridge print head nozzles are clogged.

■An ink tank is empty.

If printing becomes unclear or colors are missing, print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether each nozzle in the print head is operating correctly. If the print head is clogged, perform the print head cleaning procedure. If the print head is operating properly, replace the ink tank.

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Make sure paper is loaded in the paper supply tray.

Important! Paper must be loaded in the paper supply tray! You cannot print a Nozzle Check Pattern when using manual paper feed. The paper in the manual feed slot will be ejected.

If the printer is on, turn it off.

Press and hold the POWER button until you hear four beeps, then release the button.

The printer loads paper and prints the Nozzle Check Pattern. (If the printer has not been used in awhile, the printer cleans the print head before loading paper.)

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Contents LR1 Page Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer User’s Manual this guide Using Your DocumentationQuick Start Guide Quick Guide to PrintingConventions Contents FCC-1 Introduction Do not place the printer on thick rugs or carpets Important Notes on SafetyChoosing a Place for Your Printer Supplying Power to the Printer Printer is designed for use with AC 120 Do not use the power cord if it is tied or knottedDo not disassemble or alter the printer in any way Handling the PrinterDo not use items such as flammable sprays near the printer Do not drop or shake BJ cartridges Maintaining the PrinterHandling the BJ Cartridge BJ Cartridges Supplies and AccessoriesPaper Ink Cartridge Storage Box Ink Tanks BC-11e Color BJ CartridgeBC-10 Black BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo BJ CartridgeFront View Names and Functions of the Printer’s PartsControl Panel Back ViewConfirm that the connected Internet device is turned off Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Auto power on/off functionPress the printer’s Power button Turning the Power Off Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer You can use the following BJ cartridges with the LR1 Using BJ CartridgesMake sure paper is loaded in the paper supply tray If Printing Is Unclear or Colors Are MissingPrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern Normal Nozzle Check Pattern looks like this Print a Nozzle Check Pattern see Cleaning the Print HeadNormal Print Head Cleaning Make sure the printer is turned onDeep Print Head Cleaning Replacing Ink Tanks Ink Type and Ink ReplacementImportant Notes For the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge Replacing an Ink TankRemove the ink tank Replacing an Ink Tank For the BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge For the BC-10 Black BJ CartridgeInstall the new ink tank Color ink tank Press the ink light reset button Replacing the BJ Cartridge Close the BJ cartridge access coverRelease and raise the green tab with your finger Remove the BJ cartridgeInstall the BJ cartridge Prepare the replacement BJ cartridgeClose the BJ cartridge access cover Using BJ Cartridges Chapter Plain Paper High Resolution PaperPaper Handling Important Notes on Paper Fan the paper to be loaded and align the four corners Loading PaperLoading the Paper Supply Tray Pull the paper supply tray all the way outPush the tray all the way into the printer Set the paper guide and size guideInsert the paper Loading Single Sheets in the Manual Feed SlotOpen the back cover Using High Resolution PaperAlign the paper guide with the left edge of the paper Pull out the paper supply tray Close the back cover and press the RESUME/CLEAN button againClearing Paper Jams Maintaining the Printer Printer MaintenanceCleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer Turn off the power to the Internet device and the printerMaintaining the Printer Chapter Light above the Power button comes on TroubleshootingPower Power does not go onTroubleshooting Chapter Paper does not feed properly Paper Trouble When PrintingLOW INK light comes on Paper is jammedLoaded? Was the paper fannedBefore loading? Is too much paperPaper curls after printing Paper Trouble After PrintingBack side of the paper is soiled Printed side of the paper is soiledIf the printer does not print or stops during printing Trouble When PrintingPrinting starts, but stops before it is finished Printer is printing garbageIs the paper too thick? Is the paper bent or curled? Printing is unclearPrinting has a scratched appearance Ink bleeds White lines appearFrom the BJ cartridge? Colors are wrongIs ink flowing properly Lines do not print straight Cartridge does not move into the replacement positionCorrectly installed? Is the power on?Troubleshooting Chapter Specifications Paper Size Recommended Printing Area area Specifications Appendix a Automatic feed GlossaryRAM Index Index USB Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10191 FCC RegulationsCanadian Radio Interference Regulations