5 Quick Solutions To Common Inkjet Cartridge Performance Issues
So you're seeing one or more of these performance issues with your printer output:
- Horizontal white lines
- Inconsistent ink coverage (areas in paper where ink is faded)
- "Ghost" images - image that has already been printed shows up again, but much more faded
- Splotches of ink appear on the printed page
Canon PIXUS Printhead
What can be done to try to remedy these issues?
- Clean the cartridge print head nozzles using alcohol and a cotton swab. The nozzles could be clogged, which leads to uneven dispension of ink. It's also possible to clean the print head via your printer's software (if there is a "Head Cleaning" or equivalent option).
- Verify that the paper type in the printer matches the paper type listed in the printer's setup.
- Check that the print head ribbon is securely attached, as it could have come loose.
- Disconnect the printer from its electrical outlet, and clean the print head electrical contacts with alcohol to remove any paper dust that may have accumulated.
- Restart both the PC and the printer, and then make sure that all connections are tightly secured.
If the above tips are not successful in solving your printer problems, then I would look at possibly replacing the ink cartridge altogether, as it may be an issue with the print head itself.