{"id":609,"date":"2020-11-23T09:37:13","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T09:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/?p=609"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:39:00","slug":"canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon Printer Not Printing Color? Here&#8217;s How to Fix It (And When to Call a Pro)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Canon printer is not printing color properly, missing certain colors, or producing faded pages, the problem is linked to ink flow, settings, or software. You need to fix nozzle issues, low ink, wrong print settings, driver problems, and print head faults to resolve the problem. In this post, we\u2019ll describe in detail what to do when a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_Blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/printers\">Canon printer\u2019s<\/a> does not print color.<\/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-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#Why_Is_My_Canon_Printer_Not_Printing_Color_Top_Causes\" >Why Is My Canon Printer Not Printing Color? Top Causes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#1_Clogged_Print_Heads\" >1. Clogged Print Heads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#2_Low_or_empty_Ink_Cartridges\" >2. Low or empty Ink Cartridges<\/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-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#3_Printer_Set_to_Grayscale_or_Black-only_Mode\" >3. Printer Set to Grayscale or Black-only Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#4_Outdated_or_Corrupted_Printer_Drivers\" >4. Outdated or Corrupted Printer Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#5_Damaged_Print_Head\" >5. Damaged Print Head<\/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-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#Fixes_to_Use_When_You_Find_Canon_Printer_Stopped_Printing_Color\" >Fixes to Use When You Find Canon Printer Stopped Printing Color<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#Canon_Pixma_Not_Printing_Color_How_to_Fix\" >Canon Pixma Not Printing Color? How to Fix<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#1_Deep_Clean_the_Printer\" >1. Deep Clean the Printer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#2_Check_Print_Settings\" >2. Check Print Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#3_Install_the_Latest_Drivers\" >3. Install the Latest Drivers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#1_How_do_I_get_my_Canon_printer_to_print_in_color\" >1. How do I get my Canon printer to print in color?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#2_How_to_fix_a_printer_that_has_new_ink_but_prints_out_blank_pages\" >2. How to fix a printer that has new ink but prints out blank pages?<\/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-not-printing-color-how-do-i-fix-it\/#Concluding_Words\" >Concluding Words:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_My_Canon_Printer_Not_Printing_Color_Top_Causes\"><\/span><b>Why Is My <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Canon Printer<\/span> Not Printing Color? Top Causes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the major causes of a Canon printer not printing color.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Clogged_Print_Heads\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">1.<\/span> Clogged Print Heads<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocked nozzles or poor ink flow are the most common reasons a Canon printer stops printing color properly. Canon\u2019s support guidance recommends printing a nozzle check pattern when colors are wrong or nothing prints. Print head cleaning also helps fix missing or incorrect colors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on your printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the Setup menu, select Maintenance, and then Cleaning or Deep Cleaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your computer, open the printer properties\/preferences. Tap the Maintenance tab, select Cleaning or Deep Cleaning, followed by Execute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the process completed, print a Nozzle Check Pattern to verify if the lines are clear<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Low_or_empty_Ink_Cartridges\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">2.<\/span> Low or empty Ink <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Cartridges<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your printer cannot produce color if one or more color cartridges are low, empty, or not feeding ink correctly. Even if black ink is available, missing cyan, magenta, or yellow can cause faded prints, wrong shades, or no color output at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Printer_Set_to_Grayscale_or_Black-only_Mode\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">3.<\/span> Printer Set to Grayscale or Black-only Mode<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the issue is not hardware at all. Your Canon printer may be set to grayscale, black-and-white, or draft mode in the print settings, which can stop color output even when the cartridges are fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To turn off grayscale and enable color printing on your Canon printer, use these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your computer&#8217;s printer settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Control Panel and then Devices and Printers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click your printer, select Printing Preferences, and uncheck Grayscale Printing or Black and White.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Outdated_or_Corrupted_Printer_Drivers\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">4.<\/span> Outdated or Corrupted Printer <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Drivers<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old or damaged printer drivers can interrupt normal communication between your device and the printer. As a result, you\u2019ll find Canon printers not printing color properly. When that happens, color print commands may not process correctly, and the printer may ignore color settings or behave unpredictably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To download the latest version of your printer driver from the official Canon website, take these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Canon.com and download the correct driver for your Canon printer model.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unzip the downloaded file, and open the folder where the printer driver is kept.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-tap the setup file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agree to the license agreement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Custom and tap Next.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Update Existing Printer Drivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap Next.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Printer List for Driver Installation, check the printer information and tap Start.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use the printer with the updated driver, restart it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Damaged_Print_Head\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">5.<\/span> Damaged Print <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Head<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If cleaning cycles, ink replacement, and settings checks do not fix the issue, the print head itself may be damaged. This is a hardware problem, and it often needs expert diagnosis or part replacement rather than basic troubleshooting. If your Canon printer still will not print color after the standard fixes, this is the stage where it makes sense to contact a professional printer support service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixes_to_Use_When_You_Find_Canon_Printer_Stopped_Printing_Color\"><\/span><b>Fixes to Use When You Find Canon Printer Stopped <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Printing Color<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the expert ways to make your Canon printer print color.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Ink Levels: Open the Start menu and search for Canon Utilities or Canon Printer Assistant Tool. Open it. Go to the Maintenance tab and click View Printer Status to see your levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinstall Canon Printer Drivers: Uninstall the current driver. Download the latest version from the Canon Official Support website by using your printer model. Open the downloaded installation file and follow the on-screen wizard to connect your printer via Wi-Fi or USB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Align the Print Head: Turn on the printer and load paper in the printer\u2019s Cassette. Open the Front Tray and then the printer driver setup window. Adjust the print head position and conform it. The print head alignment pattern will be printed and your Canon printer will adjust the print head position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reseat and Clean the Cartridge: If Canon printer is not printing color after a new cartridge, check that you\u2019ve removed the protective yellow tape or clear plastic film on the ink nozzle or electrical contacts. Remove the color cartridge, gently wipe the electrical contacts with a dry, lint-free cloth, and then snap it back into place until it clicks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canon_Pixma_Not_Printing_Color_How_to_Fix\"><\/span><b>Canon <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Pixma<\/span> Not Printing Color? How to Fix<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canon Pixma, the TR, MX, GX, and TS series printers fail to print color due to dry ink, wrong settings, and ink level installation. Here are the solutions you can use:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Deep_Clean_the_Printer\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\"><b>1. <\/b><\/span><b>Deep <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Clean<\/span> the Printer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your computer&#8217;s &#8220;Control Panel&#8221; or &#8220;System Preferences.\u2019\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your Canon Pixma printer from the devices menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;Printer Properties&#8221; or the &#8220;Canon IJ Printer Utility.\u2019\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the &#8220;Maintenance&#8221; tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;Deep Cleaning.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be prompted to choose which ink group you want to clean (e.g., all colors, black only, or specific colors).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Execute&#8221; or &#8220;OK&#8221; to begin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait approximately 1 to 2 minutes for the printer to finish the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not perform any other operations while the machine is cleaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once complete, print a &#8220;Nozzle Check Pattern&#8221; to verify that the ink is flowing properly and the printhead is clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Print_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\"><b>2.<\/b><\/span> <b>Check Print <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Settings<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your computer might be telling the Canon printer to only use black ink. So, check the print dialog box before hitting print. Ensure that Grayscale Printing or Black and White Only is unchecked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Install_the_Latest_Drivers\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\"><b>3.<\/b><\/span> <b>Install the <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">Latest<\/span> Drivers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the front or top of your Canon Pixma printer to locate its exact model name, like PIXMA TS3522 or PIXMA MG3620).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open a web browser and go to your regional Canon support website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your printer model.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the &#8220;Software and Drivers&#8221; or &#8220;Downloads&#8221; section on the product page to find the latest driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the file is downloaded, double-click it to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions <span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">(FAQ\u2019s)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_do_I_get_my_Canon_printer_to_print_in_color\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">1.<\/span> How do I get my Canon printer to print in color?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your document and click Print. Select your Canon printer, then open &#8220;Printer Properties&#8221; or &#8220;Preferences&#8221;. Under the &#8220;Quality&#8221; tab, change the &#8220;Color Mode&#8221; from grayscale to color. Click OK to save your settings and print.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_to_fix_a_printer_that_has_new_ink_but_prints_out_blank_pages\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">2.<\/span> How to fix a printer that has new ink but prints out blank pages?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, ensure you removed all protective tape from the new cartridges. If pages stay blank, dried ink is likely blocking the nozzles. Run a &#8220;Printhead Cleaning&#8221; cycle through your printer\u2019s maintenance menu to clear the clogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concluding_Words\"><\/span><b>Concluding Words<span style=\"color: #e71f1e;\">:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can now fix the Canon printer not printing color issue easily. Follow the fixes above and ensure that you have full ink levels. If the nozzle check shows missing colors, it\u2019s time to seek professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/\">Canon printer support<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your Canon printer is not printing color properly, missing certain colors, or producing faded pages, the problem is linked to ink flow, settings, or software. 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