Canon i550 Quick Start Manual

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Troubleshooting41Print Quality is Poor or Contains ErrorsProblem Possible Cause Try ThisInk does notcome out/Printing isBlurred/ Colorsare Wrong /White StreaksInk tank is notseated properly/Inktank is emptyCheck that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them ifnecessary.• Check to see if all the orange tape has been peeled off as shown in (1). If thereremains a part of the orange tape as shown in (2), remove it thoroughly.If ink tank is empty: See "Replacing an Ink TankReplacing an Ink TankReplacing an Ink TankReplacing an Ink Tank"""" on page 23Media not loadedprint-side upCheck that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.Incorrect papertype On the MainMainMainMain tab, confirm that the Media TypeMedia TypeMedia TypeMedia Type selected matches the paper loaded.In the PrintPrintPrintPrint dialog box, confirm that the Media TypeMedia TypeMedia TypeMedia Type selected matches the paperloaded.Print head nozzlesclogged ormisalignedPrint the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the printhead.• If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head CleaningPrint Head CleaningPrint Head CleaningPrint Head Cleaning"""" on page 31• If straight lines are misalign: See "Aligning Print HeadAligning Print HeadAligning Print HeadAligning Print Head"""" on page 36Print Quality not setproperlyBe sure to set the Print QualityPrint QualityPrint QualityPrint Quality setting to HighHighHighHigh.On the MainMainMainMain tab, click HighHighHighHigh for the PrintPrintPrintPrint QualityQualityQualityQuality setting.1. Select ManualManualManualManual in the Print ModePrint ModePrint ModePrint Mode pull-down menu in the PrintPrintPrintPrint dialog box andthen click DetailsDetailsDetailsDetails.2. Click the QualityQualityQualityQuality icon and then drag the Print QualityPrint QualityPrint QualityPrint Quality slide bar to the FineFineFineFine end.Note Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty media forloading and handling.Note The ink tank may be clogged with dust or air if the protectivecap is replaced after the removal.