topic Pixma iP3300 prints stripes in Desktop Inkjet Printers

Pixma iP3300 prints stripes

Oldyellr — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 21:32:09 GMT

Recently my iP3300 printer has been printing images that look like below. This only happens printing pictures. B&W documents and text print fine. I've done all the trouble shooting, clean and deep clean, but it does not help. What else can I try?

Re: Pixma iP3300 prints stripes

skyking421 — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:26:38 GMT

Looks too regular to be clogged nozzles. If you have already changed cartridges (use cheap ones), then it is likely the trouble is in the electrical connections at the print head, processor or the cables. Not good!
Hate to say it, but another printer may be the answer.

Re: Pixma iP3300 prints stripes

Oldyellr — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:43:31 GMT

I've been using cheaper aftermarket cartridges for some time because Canon and even Staples brand cost more than what I originally paid for the printer. Could that be a problem?

Re: Pixma iP3300 prints stripes

skyking421 — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:06:48 GMT

Can you show us what a "Nozzle Check" from the "Maintenance" menu in "Printer Preferences" looks like?

Re: Pixma iP3300 prints stripes

Oldyellr — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:35:20 GMT

This is what it shows it should look like:

This is whaat it prints. I had to enhance the scan considerably because it was quite faint.

Note the stripes comared to whaat it should look like.

Re: Pixma iP3300 prints stripes

skyking421 — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:08:03 GMT

Far too coincidental that all colors, except black, have the same patterns.
I think there is an electrical problem preventing the proper connections to the print head.
I would toss that printer and get an Ip7220 on Amazon for $80.

Re: Pixma iP3300 prints stripes

Oldyellr — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:10:19 GMT

Yup, this iP3300 owes me nothing, ordered a new Ip7220.

Re: Pixma iP3300 prints stripes

skyking421 — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:52:20 GMT

Congrats, you'll enjoy it.