topic PIXMA G7000 Series: Used laser paper and now colors are faded in Desktop Inkjet Printers

PIXMA G7000 Series: Used laser paper and now colors are faded

chiso12123 — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:29:54 GMT

I have a Canon g7000 inkjet office printer, and I recently used white glossy cardstock paper meant for laser printing. I realized only after I had printed several pages. Now all the papers I print are coming out with faded colors. Is my printer done for? 😢 I tried all the trouble shooting like deep cleaning and such, and its still faded... currently turned it off and waiting 24 hours to try again.

Re: Accidently used paper meant for laser printers on inkjet printer

Arthur — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:31:15 GMT

Hello!

So that the Community can help you better, we will need to know more information.

What is the exact model printer you're using (it's usually on the top or front of the unit)?

Any other details you'd like to give will only help the Community better understand your issue.
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Re: Accidently used paper meant for laser printers on inkjet printer

chiso12123 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:19:53 GMT

it’s a pixma canon printer.

Re: Accidently used paper meant for laser printers on inkjet printer

rs-eos — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:27:19 GMT

But what specific model number? (e.g. Pixma G3200, Pixma iX6820, etc.)

Re: Accidently used paper meant for laser printers on inkjet printer

chiso12123 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:10:50 GMT

Pixma G7000