Our MG7120 is doing the exact same thing. We have had issues for a few years now but we've always found a work around, which we lived with because like the other poster we use it so infrequently. This time I simply moved the printer across the room...
Just received an email from canon that a solution was posted?! Noooo, a work around that uses double the ink at half the speed is NOT a solution. Not sure what triggered the email, but it’s time for Canon to at least admit there’s a problem.
work around from another user while we wait for solution: HERE'S A WORK-AROUND:Check your printer's paper settings. Switch setting to Photo Paper (even if you're using plain paper) , select MATTE Photo paper, save the settings. Now try printing again...
There are more threads than just this describing basically the same issue. This work around from another user (posted over a year ago) works, which might help tech support solve the "mystery". It's pretty obvious this is a flaw of some kind...more ...
Agreed...work around is a lifesaver, but I would like the problem fixed. Mine has been doing this for about six months now. I cleaned the clear strip referred to above...did nothing. Color printing is fine. Photo printing is as good as the day we...
