Streaky, faded or missing-colour prints from a Canon PIXMA almost always mean a clogged print head — and the right cleaning routine fixes most cases without a service visit.
Do the Software Cleaning First- From the printer utility (or the printer's menu), run a Nozzle Check — it prints a test pattern showing which nozzles are blocked.
- If there are gaps, run Print Head Cleaning, then a nozzle check again. Repeat up to 2–3 times.
- Still gaps? Run Deep Cleaning once (it uses more ink), then leave the printer 2–3 hours and re-check.
- On models with a removable head, soak the head's base in warm distilled water briefly, then dry fully before refitting.
- Dried ink from long periods unused is the usual cause — print a colour page weekly to prevent it.
- Use genuine or good-quality ink; cheap ink clogs heads faster.
If repeated deep cleans don't restore the nozzles, the head may be permanently clogged or electrically failed — a technician can replace or professionally flush it. For refillable EcoTank-style Canon models, air in the lines may need proper priming. A quick diagnostic tells you whether it's a cheap fix or a head replacement.
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