Printer Does Not Print

1. Check 1 Make sure printer is turned on.

   If not, make sure the printer is securely plugged in and press ON button to turn on.

   The ON lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the ON lamp stops flashing and remains lit.

   Note

   • If you are printing large data such as photos or other graphics, printing may take longer to start. The ON lamp flashes while the computer is processing data and sending it to the printer. Wait until printing starts.

2. Check 2 Make sure printer and computer can communicate.

   If you are using a USB cable, make sure it is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. When the USB cable is securely plugged in, check the following:

   • If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the printer directly to the computer, and retry the printing. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with the relay device. Contact the vendor of the relay device.

   • There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable and retry the printing.

3. Check 3 Check to see the Alarm lamp is lit or flashing.

   If the Alarm lamp is lit or flashing, follow the instruction on the computer and resolve the error.

   • Loading Paper
   • Refilling Ink Tanks

   If the Alarm lamp still does not go off, check the following item.

   • When Error Occurred

4. Check 4 Make sure paper settings match information set for rear tray.

   If the paper settings do not match the information set for the rear tray, an error message appears on the computer. Follow the instructions on the computer to solve the problem.

   Note

   • You can select whether the message which prevents misprinting is displayed.

     • To change the message view setting when printing using the printer driver:

       • Changing the Printer Operation Mode (Windows)
       • Changing the Printer Operation Mode (macOS)

5. Check 5 If printing from a computer, delete unnecessary print jobs.

   • For Windows:

     • Deleting the Undesired Print Job

   • For macOS:

     • Deleting the Undesired Print Job

6. Check 6 Is your printer's printer driver selected when printing?

   The printer will not print properly if you are using a printer driver for a different printer.

   • For Windows:

     Make sure "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the Print dialog box.

     Note

     • If multiple printers are registered to your computer, set your printer as default printer to make the one selected by default.

       • Default Printer Keeps Changing (Windows)

   • For macOS:

     Make sure your printer's name is selected in Printer in the Print dialog.

     Note

     • If multiple printers are registered to your computer, select Set as Default Printer from System Preferences > Printers & Scanners for a printer to make the one selected by default.

7. Check 7 Are you trying to print a large data file? (Windows)

   If you are trying to print a large data file, it takes a long time to start printing.

   If the printer does not start printing after a certain period of time, select On for Prevention of Print Data Loss on the Print Options dialog box.

   For details, refer to Page Setup Tab Description.

   Important

   • Selecting On for Prevention of Print Data Loss may reduce print quality.

   • After printing is completed, select Off for Prevention of Print Data Loss.

8. Check 8 If printing from your computer, restart the computer.

   Restart the computer and try printing again.

   Important

   • For Windows:

     To restart your computer, choose Restart instead of Shut down.