Canon IP1500 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors, Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause

Troubleshooting

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors

Problem

Possible Cause

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Ink does not eject	Ink tank is not seated	Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head and reseat them if
properly/Printing is	properly	necessary.
Blurred/ Colors are		See "Insert the ink tank." on page 42.
Wrong / White
	Print Head Nozzles	Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
Streaks appear /
	clogged
Printed Ruled Lines		See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27.
are Displaced		When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print
		Head.
		If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31.
	Print Head is	Align the Print Head. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 37.
	misaligned
	Media not loaded with	Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.
	the print-side up	Note	Follow the instructions packaged with your speciality media for
			loading and handling.
	Incorrect paper type
		On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media
		loaded.
		In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and
		then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded.
	Glossy photo paper	Selecting Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may resolve the problem.
	other than the Canon	Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
	speciality media is
	used
	Print Quality not set	Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for
	properly	Macintosh.
		On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting.

1.In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting.

2.Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.

Printed Paper Curls	Paper being used is	Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require a lot
or Ink Blots	too thin	of ink (i.e. pictures with intense colors or photographs).
	Color Intensity setting	Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again.
	is too high

1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

2.On the Main tab, select Manual for Color Adjustment, and then click Set.

3.Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity.

1.In the Print dialog box, select Color Option from the pop-up menu.

2.Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.

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