Printer Does Not Print

1. Check1 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. Check2 Make sure printer is properly connected to computer.

   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. Check3 Check to see (ink) is flashing.

   If (ink) flashes, refill the ink tank.

   • Refilling Ink Tanks

4. Check4 Check to see the Alarm lamp is lit or flashing.

   If the message is displayed on the computer, follow the instruction or check the error code on the LCD of the printer and resolve the error.

   • When Error Occurred

5. Check5 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 code appears on the LCD and a message appears on the PC. Follow the instructions on the LCD 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)

6. Check6 If printing from a computer, delete unnecessary print jobs.

   • For Windows:

     • Deleting the Undesired Print Job

   • For macOS:

     • Deleting the Undesired Print Job

7. Check7 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.

8. Check8 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.

9. Check9 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.