Canon K10158 manual Print quality problems, White streaks, dots missing, or irregular dots

Paper does not eject after printing

Most software applications instruct the printer to eject the last sheet after printing. However, occasionally you may need to eject a sheet manually.

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If there is data waiting to print, the POWER lamp flashes.

To print the last sheet, press the RESUME button.

A sheet of paper is ejected upon starting up Windows 98

This problem occurs when virtual device driver DRVWPPQT.VXD is loaded upon starting Windows 98. Search for the file DRVWPPQT.VXD on your hard disk and delete it if found. Ordinarily, DRVWPPQT.VXD is located in the Windows¥System¥losubsys folder or the Arcada¥System folder.

■Print quality problems

Some print quality problems result from using the wrong media or print mode. There may also be a problem with the print head or ink cartridge. If the quality of your printout does not match your expectations, check the list of problems and solutions below.

White streaks, dots missing, or irregular dots

If white streaks (see example below) or irregular dots appear on the printout, or if there seem to be dots missing, the print head may be clogged with ink, paper particles, or dust.

Clean the print head to restore print quality. (☞ 80)

Print sample with white streaks (clogged print head)

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