{"id":1256,"date":"2022-12-13T06:48:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T06:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T09:54:41","slug":"canon-printer-printing-blurry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon Printer Printing Blurry? 7 Proven Fixes for Sharp Prints"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>If your Canon printer printing blurry is driving you nuts, you\u2019re not alone. Many people with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_Blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/printers\">Canon printer\u2019s<\/a>, especially Canon PIXMA models sometimes find their printouts look fuzzy and smeared. There are several reasons why this happens and most of them have easy fixes. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk through 7 proven ways to fix blurry prints and help your printer give you sharp, clear results again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#Why_Is_My_Canon_Printer_Printing_Blurry\" >Why Is My Canon Printer Printing Blurry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#1_Check_Ink_Levels_and_Replace_Cartridges\" >1. Check Ink Levels and Replace Cartridges<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#Signs_of_Low_Ink\" >Signs of Low Ink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#What_to_Do\" >What to Do<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#2_Clean_the_Print_Heads\" >2. Clean the Print Heads<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#How_to_Clean\" >How to Clean<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#3_Align_the_Print_Head\" >3. Align the Print Head<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#How_to_Align\" >How to Align<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#4_Use_the_Correct_Paper_and_Settings\" >4. Use the Correct Paper and Settings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#Quick_Checklist\" >Quick Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#5_Clean_and_Check_the_Paper_Path\" >5. Clean and Check the Paper Path<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#How_to_Check\" >How to Check<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#6_Update_Drivers_and_Firmware\" >6. Update Drivers and Firmware<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#How_to_Update\" >How to Update<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#7_Adjust_Print_Quality_Settings\" >7. Adjust Print Quality Settings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#Best_Practice\" >Best Practice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#Quick_Summary_Table\" >Quick Summary Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#Extra_Help_Tips\" >Extra Help Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0(FAQ\u2019s)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#1_Why_is_my_Canon_PIXMA_blurry_only_on_photos\" >1. Why is my Canon PIXMA blurry only on photos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#2_Why_is_my_Canon_PIXMA_printer_printing_blurry_even_with_new_cartridges\" >2. Why is my Canon PIXMA printer printing blurry even with new cartridges?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#3_Is_deep_cleaning_harmful_to_my_printer\" >3. Is deep cleaning harmful to my printer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-printing-blurry\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_My_Canon_Printer_Printing_Blurry\"><\/span><strong>Why Is My <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Canon Printer<\/span> Printing Blurry?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Before we dive into fixes, let\u2019s understand the common reasons your Canon printer prints blurry:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Print heads are clogged or misaligned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Incorrect paper type or quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Low or expired ink cartridges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Wrong print settings like too low resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Dust, humidity, or environment issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Out\u2011of\u2011date software\/driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Printer settings do not match the paper you loaded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Ink_Levels_and_Replace_Cartridges\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">1. <\/span>Check <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Ink<\/span> Levels and Replace Cartridges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Low ink is one of the easiest things to check.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_Low_Ink\"><\/span><strong>Signs of Low Ink<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Prints look faded or washed out<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Spots or gaps in text and images<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do\"><\/span><strong>What to Do<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span>Open your printer software on the computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Check ink levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Replace any cartridges that are low or empty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Use genuine Canon ink if you can. Third\u2011party cartridges can lead to blurry printing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Clean_the_Print_Heads\"><\/span><strong>2. <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Clean<\/span> the Print Heads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Inkjet printers like Canon PIXMA have tiny nozzles that push ink onto the paper. If they get clogged with dried ink, your prints may come out blurry or streaky.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clean\"><\/span><strong>How to Clean<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Most Canon printers have a built\u2011in cleaning tool:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span>\u00a0Go to <strong>Printer Maintenance<\/strong> on your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00a0Find <strong>Print Head Cleaning<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00a0Run a standard cleaning cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00a0If needed, run a <strong>Deep Cleaning<\/strong> cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00a0After cleaning, print a nozzle check pattern to see if the nozzles are firing correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Align_the_Print_Head\"><\/span><strong>3. Align the Print <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Head<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Sometimes the printer head gets out of alignment and that can cause blurry text or images. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Align\"><\/span><strong>How to Align<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span>Open <strong>Printer Maintenance<\/strong> or <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Choose <strong>Align Print Head<\/strong> or <strong>Print Head Alignment<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Follow the on\u2011screen steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_the_Correct_Paper_and_Settings\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">4.<\/span> Use the <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Correct Paper<\/span> and Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Even the best printer can print blurry if the paper type and settings don\u2019t match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Checklist\"><\/span><strong>Quick Checklist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2714 Is the right paper type selected in the printer driver?<br \/>\n\u2714 Are you using quality paper suited for inkjets?<br \/>\n\u2714 Is the DPI or print quality set to <strong><span>High<\/span><\/strong><span>? <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span>Tip:<\/span><\/strong><span> For photos, pick \u201cPhoto Paper\u201d or \u201cGlossy Paper\u201d in settings; for documents, choose \u201cPlain Paper.\u201d This tells the printer how much ink to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Clean_and_Check_the_Paper_Path\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">5.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Clean and Check<\/span> the Paper Path<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Dust or tiny paper fibers can interfere with how the printhead lays down ink. This is less obvious but can cause smears or fuzziness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check\"><\/span><strong>How to Check<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Turn off the printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Open the printer cover and look for dust or debris.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Use a soft, lint\u2011free cloth to gently wipe inside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Make sure the paper isn\u2019t damp or wrinkled. Moisture can blur ink.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Update_Drivers_and_Firmware\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">6.<\/span> Update <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Drivers<\/span> and Firmware<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Out\u2011of\u2011date software can make your printer behave badly. Sometimes prints look blurry simply because the printer settings aren\u2019t being interpreted correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update\"><\/span><strong>How to Update<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span>Visit Canon\u2019s official support site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Enter your printer model.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Download the latest <strong>printer driver<\/strong> and <strong>firmware<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Install and restart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Adjust_Print_Quality_Settings\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">7.<\/span> Adjust Print Quality <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Settings<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Print quality settings control how finely the printer lays down ink. If set too low to save ink, your prints may be blurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practice\"><\/span><strong>Best Practice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Set <strong>Quality<\/strong> to <strong>High<\/strong> or <strong>Best<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Increase DPI (dots per inch).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><span>Avoid economy or draft modes when you want sharp prints.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Summary_Table\"><\/span><strong>Quick Summary <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Table<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"611\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\"><strong><span>Problem<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><strong><span>Common Fix<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"298\"><strong><span>Notes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\"><span>Blurry text\/images<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span>Clean print head<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"298\"><span>Use built\u2011in cleaning tool. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\"><span>Fuzzy prints<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span>Align print head<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"298\"><span>Fix head alignment. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\"><span>Smears<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span>Wrong paper type<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"298\"><span>Match paper in settings. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\"><span>Light or faded<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span>Low ink<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"298\"><span>Replace cartridges. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\"><span>Blurry even after cleaning<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span>Update driver<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"298\"><span>Software fix. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\"><span>Ink smudges<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span>Paper path dirty<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"298\"><span>Clean inside gently.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\"><span>Fine detail missing<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><span>Low print quality<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"298\"><span>Increase DPI. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Help_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Extra Help <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Tips <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span><\/span><strong><span>\u00a0Print at least once a week.<\/span><\/strong><span> This keeps the ink nozzles from drying out and clogging. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><strong><span>\u00a0Store paper properly.<\/span><\/strong><span> Humid paper doesn\u2019t take ink well and can blur prints. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><strong><span>\u00a0Use quality paper.<\/span><\/strong><span> Cheap paper can absorb ink unevenly. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><strong><span>\u00a0Turn off the printer properly.<\/span><\/strong><span> Unplugging without shut down may affect print head alignment over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">(FAQ\u2019s)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_is_my_Canon_PIXMA_blurry_only_on_photos\"><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">1.<\/span> Why is my Canon PIXMA blurry only on photos?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Photos need higher DPI and correct paper type (e.g., glossy); otherwise ink spreads and looks blurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_my_Canon_PIXMA_printer_printing_blurry_even_with_new_cartridges\"><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">2.<\/span> Why is my Canon PIXMA printer printing blurry even with new cartridges?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Even new cartridges can have clogging from storage or settling. Cleaning and alignment often fix the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_deep_cleaning_harmful_to_my_printer\"><\/span><strong><span><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">3.<\/span> Is deep cleaning harmful to my printer?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>No. Built\u2011in deep cleaning is safe. But don\u2019t overdo it; if it doesn\u2019t help after a couple times, check other causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><strong>Final Words <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>When your <strong>Canon printer printing blurry<\/strong>, it\u2019s often just a small issue that can be fixed with a few simple steps. Try these 7 proven fixes and you\u2019ll probably see a big jump in print quality. If after all of this, your prints are still blurry, there may be a deeper hardware issue . In this case, reaching out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/\">Canon support<\/a> might be the best next step. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your Canon printer printing blurry is driving you nuts, you\u2019re not alone. Many people with Canon printer\u2019s, especially Canon PIXMA models sometimes find their printouts look fuzzy and smeared. There are several reasons why this happens and most of them have easy fixes. 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