Pixma Pro 200 - Prints Not Accurate

[Ginosar10]

Hi All

i was so excited to get this printer but I have not had much success.  I have tried printing cards that are 5.25” wide and 8.5” long.  I can’t get it to print correctly.  And also all my colors are coming out dull. My old cheap printer the colors are vibrant like they should be.  I can’t seem to get this figured out.  Please help.  Thanks. 

[jrhoffman75]

Welcome. I will try to assist you.

1. using plain copy/printer paper run a nozzle check: Canon Knowledge Base - Printing and Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern - PRO-200

2. what software are you printing the cards from? What type of paper?

3. Should have asked this first - what operating system? If macOS do you have the Canon IJ Series driver installed (and not the AirPrint driver)?

[Ginosar10]

Hi!

Thanks so much.  I use Windows. I tried printing with just typing paper and same thing.  I am trying to use card stock that are cut to size.  I have tried right from Adobe Illustrator and also as a jpeg.  I did the test and it was fine.  No clogged nozzles.  

[jrhoffman75]

If you are using uncoated stock you generally won’t get good colors. Try using some Canon photo paper. That is the only way to verify how the printer is working. 

[Ginosar10]

Ok. I will try on the paper they gave with the printer. Thanks.