Canon LR1 user manual Colors are wrong, Is ink flowing properly, From the BJ cartridge?

Colors are wrong

Color documents are printed in black ink only

Is the BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge installed?

When printing in color, install the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge or the BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge (see page 2-14).

Printed colors differ markedly from those on screen

Is ink flowing properly	The BJ cartridge may be out of certain ink colors, or
from the BJ cartridge?	the print head may be blocked. Print a Nozzle Check
	Pattern to check the condition of the print head
	(see page 2-2).
	If the Nozzle Check Pattern does not print correctly,
	the print head may be blocked. Perform the print head
	cleaning procedure (see page 2-4).
	If you still cannot print, replace the ink tanks.
	(see page 2-6).

Color quality does not meet expectations

Is the paper suitable for printing?

Are you using a refillable ink tank?

When printing illustrations and photos, use High Resolution Paper. To achieve a non-grainy, life-like appearance for illustrations and photos of natural images that have many color gradations, use the optional BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge.

Refilling of ink tanks is not recommended. For ideal printing, use Canon ink products.

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