Printer Does Not Print

Check1 Make sure printer is turned on.

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

Note
- If you are printing large data such as photos or other graphics, printing may take longer to start. Wait until printing starts.
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.
If you use the printer over a LAN, make sure the printer is correctly set up for network use.
- Cannot Find Printer while Using Wi-Fi
Note
- IJ Network Device Setup Utility allows you to diagnose and repair the network status.
  
  Select the link below to download IJ Network Device Setup Utility and install it.
  - Checking Printer Connection Status Using IJ Network Device Setup Utility
  See below for starting up IJ Network Device Setup Utility.
  - For Windows:
    - Starting Up IJ Network Device Setup Utility
  - For macOS:
    - Starting Up IJ Network Device Setup Utility
Check3 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 message appears on the computer.
- When Error Occurred
Check4 If printing from a computer, delete jobs stuck in print queue.
- For Windows:
  - Deleting the Undesired Print Job
- For macOS:
  - Deleting the Undesired Print Job
Check5 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 Settings > Printers & Scanners for a printer to make the one selected by default.
Check6 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.

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.
Check7 If printing from a computer, restart the computer.

Restart the computer and try printing again.

Important
- For Windows:
  
  To restart your computer, choose Restart instead of Shut down.