Canon Printer not copying properly

Canon printers are the most widely used printers all over the world . They are best known for accuracy, quality, and versatility. But, Sometimes it might happen that your printer is not functioning properly the way it’s intended to due to which we fail to get satisfactory results . Don’t panic, In this article we will comprehend what are reasons for improper functioning of the printer and later we will resolve these issues.

Below are the outcomes when you printer does not copy properly:

  • Smudge prints can be seen on the lower edge of printed documents or smudges appears in the content being copied.
  • Lingering visual impression can be viewed in blank areas.
  • We get a faded printouts or segment of the page remains unprinted.
  • Resultant documents appears gray in color and black/white spots could be seen.
  • Toner marks and stains become visible on the printed document , apparently reverse side is smudged.

Here are the familiar Problems encountered by Printers When Copying:

  1. Ink or toner level : In case your printer does not have sufficient toner level , it may not be able to print to bring out fine quality copies , as a result we get faded or incomplete copies.
  2. Paper Jam: if paper jam got stuck in the printer , it can hinder the smooth feeding of paper through the machine , resulting in patchy copies.
  3. Printer Configuration : Improper print settings such as  dimension of paper, type can also impact the quality of the printed document.
  4. Scanner problems :Issues with the scanner component of the printer, such as a dirty scanner glass or malfunctioning scanner hardware, can lead to subpar copy quality or scanning errors.
  5. Printer Position : Improper orientation of the printer heads can lead to smudges in the printed copies i.e. clogged printer heads also induce poor quality.
  6. Outdated Driver: Obsolete printer drivers can also cause copying problems.
  7. Hardware failure : In some scenarios , hardware failure can be biggest reason for the improper functioning of printer.

Here is a troubleshooting guide to resolve the above listed issues:

  1. Monitor ink level : ensure that your printer has enough toner level to produce the perfect copy.
  2. Update printer drivers : kindly keep your printer driver up to date . you can download the updated driver from official website of canon.
  3. Polish printer heads : Most of the canon printers have maintenance options in the settings menu which permit you to clean printer heads thus run the clean cycle .
  4. Examine Paper tray : Make sure that paper tray is feeded correctly and paper is not jammed.
  5. Check Scanner Settings: If the issue seems to be with the scanner, check the scanner settings to ensure that they are configured correctly. Make sure that the scanner glass is clean and free from any smudges or debris that could affect the quality of the copied image.
  6. Reset the printer  : Often resetting the printer can resolve all the major problems . so turn off the printer and unplug it from the source and after waiting for 2-3 minutes , plug it back and turn it on again.
  7. Reach out to customer support : In case of hardware failure , it is recommended to contact Canon customer support or take the printer to a certified service center for further assistance

It will surely help you to diagnose your printer problems and assist you to resolve them.