Set printer to prevent paper abrasion, Is paper feed roller dirty – Canon MAXIFY GX5020 Wireless MegaTank Inkjet Color Printer User Manual
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2. Check that paper is now flat.
2.
We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time.
Note
• Depending on paper type, the paper may smudge or may not feed properly even if it is not curled inward.
•
Follow the instructions below to curl the paper outward up to 0.1 in. / 3 mm (C) in height before printing.
This may improve the print result.
(B) Print side
We recommend feeding paper that has been curled outward one sheet at a time.
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Set printer to prevent paper abrasion.
Adjusting the setting to prevent paper abrasion will widen the clearance between the print head and the paper.
If you notice abrasion even with the media type set correctly to match the paper, set the printer to prevent paper
abrasion using the operation panel or the computer.
This may reduce the print speed.
* Once you have finished printing, undo this setting. Otherwise, it will apply to subsequent print jobs.
Press the
Setup
button and select
Device settings
>
Print settings
in this order, and then set
Prevent
abrasion
to
ON
.
Changing Settings from Operation Panel
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If brightness is set low, increase brightness setting and try printing again.
If you are printing with a low brightness setting on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become
wavy, causing paper abrasion.
• Printing from your computer (Windows)
•
Check the brightness setting in the printer driver.
Adjusting Brightness
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Is paper feed roller dirty?
Clean paper feed roller.
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