topic Re: PIXMA TS9521c settings for clear sticker paper in Desktop Inkjet Printers

PIXMA TS9521c settings for clear sticker paper

mkw1983 — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:52:05 GMT

No matter what media type settings I try (photo paper glossy or matte) or what print quality (standard or high), I can't seem to print on clear vinyl sticker paper without the ink not soaking into the paper and smearing (comes out of the printer with ink beaded up and some spots are sharp while others are blurry, and even after 24 hours the ink doesn't dry and can be easily wiped away with a finger). I've even tried two different brands of sticker paper. I've also tried printing using the "all colors except PGBK" to see if that would help, since what I'm attempting to print at this point is just type, not graphics.

Can someone tell me what settings I should be using on this specific printer? I have no problem getting it to print regular photos on photo paper. I don't see an option to select "transparency" as the media type as I've seen suggested for some other printers, and the option to print in "draft" mode is grayed out in my settings (printing from Photoshop if that matters).

Re: 9521c settings for clear sticker paper

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:26:56 GMT

Your printer is a dye ink printer. Think colored water. It needs to soak into the surface of the media you are printing on. If you sprinkle plain water on the material you will have the same problem. You need to find sticker paper designed for ink jet printing.

Re: 9521c settings for clear sticker paper

mkw1983 — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:33:45 GMT

Thanks John. The sticker paper I am using is specifically for inkjet printers, and reviews of the paper from other inkjet printer users indicate that it works for other people with different printers. So unfortunately that's not the problem.

Re: 9521c settings for clear sticker paper

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:35:57 GMT

Can you post a link to the product? What you are describing is exactly what happens when one prints on the wrong side of RC photo paper.

Re: 9521c settings for clear sticker paper

mkw1983 — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:55:43 GMT

Sure! I've tried both this one...

...and this one.

The first one was terrible (completely unusable even after 24 hours) and the second one was slightly better in that it smeared less when coming directly out of the printer, but still smudges if I touch it 24 hours later.

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Re: 9521c settings for clear sticker paper

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:50:24 GMT

A lot of the reviews talk about your problem. There are also cautions about printing on the correct side. If you are sure of that all you can do is try different media types.

Re: PIXMA TS9521c settings for clear sticker paper

britneyjparks — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:20:18 GMT

Hello! It appears you are using off-brand labels/sticker paper. I believe that to be your problem. Please try Avery Clear Sticker paper, it is the best and comes with templates. Best to you and good luck!

Re: PIXMA TS9521c settings for clear sticker paper

bridgettelmayo — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:20:26 GMT

Were you ever able to get a solution? I had to get a new printer in a pinch because my cheap one broke while I was making labels for clear bottles. My cheap printers ink never smeared. My new, $200.00 dollar printer’s ink does…. I’m so frustrated. The only difference is the new printer.

Re: PIXMA TS9521c settings for clear sticker paper

bridgettelmayo — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:22:55 GMT

I’m having the same issue. My cheap printer broke in the middle of a project. I got this printer thinking it would be good and the ink smears. The only difference is the printer. The paper worked with the cheap printer. I’m bummed!

Re: PIXMA TS9521c settings for clear sticker paper

Patrick — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:53:07 GMT

Hi bridgettelmayo,

Please contact one of Canon's Technical Support Representatives via phone or chat. To contact a Technical Support Representative, please use the link below to log into your My Canon account:

https://mycanon.usa.canon.com

Once logged in, click on your product and then click on the Product Support button. When that page loads, click on either the Phone Support button or the Chat Support button to access support. A Technical Support Representative can determine the cause of the issue you are experiencing.

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