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Question posted by faithful37042 on November 23rd, 2014

How Can I Get My Canon Mx459 Printer To Print Straight Lines Instead Of Wiggly L

How can I get my Pixma MX459 to print straight lines instead of wiggly lines? It even does it when I just make a copy of a document.

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Answer #1: Posted by SoCalWoman on November 23rd, 2014 10:00 PM
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Hello faithful37042,

The printhead likely needs to be re-aligned. More information and instructions on how you can perform this alignment are on Canon's Support website for you device here


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User Manual - Page 2

... the disclosure of this guide due to display the Page Setup dialog box, then select the Print Background Colors and Images checkbox. • In Internet Explorer 9 or 10 Select (Tools) > Print > Page setup.... • In Internet Explorer 8 1. Canon shall not be liable for the use of this guide. • Recommended Operating System Windows...
User Manual - Page 15

... the selected photos are placed automatically according to change without prior notice. To print downloaded PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for free. Download a Variety of PREMIUM ...of Content Materials • CREATIVE PARK A "printing materials site" where you can download all the printing materials for all colors on a supported printer.
User Manual - Page 16

...) can easily upload scanned images to the web. Refer to "Online Storage Integration Function" for details. Canon Easy-PhotoPrint (for iOS/Android) to easily print photos saved on Facebook Easily Using a Facebook App "Print Your Days" Use Print Your Days to collect Facebook photos of memories of parties and travel, recent activity of your...
User Manual - Page 19

... environment. • AirPrint Operation Environment To use AirPrint to print wirelessly from your Apple device directly to your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to a Canon printer. Printing with AirPrint 1. Printing from AirPrint Compliant Device This document explains how to use AirPrint, you to print photos, email, Web pages and documents from your printer without installing a driver.
User Manual - Page 21

...Copy, click + or - When documents are printed from Apple's Safari application software, the default paper size is letter size in Japan and Europe. region, and A4 in the U.S. Deleting a Print Job To delete a print...application software, and you execute printing, the printer prints according to the specified settings. For Duplex Printing, click On to enable duplex printing or click Off to set ...
User Manual - Page 22

..., AirPrint cannot be printed, refer to the wireless LAN, and then try printing. If the problem persists, use the printer driver on your computer to execute printing and check whether the document can communicate through a...the device on the machine, and enable Bonjour. AirPrint Troubleshooting If the document does not print, check the following: 1. If the machine power is connected by your...
User Manual - Page 30

... in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder). (12) and buttons Used to increase/decrease a setting value such as paper-out or ink-out. (10) Tone button Switches to a rotary pulse line and changes the input mode for explanatory purposes. (1) ON button (POWER lamp) Turns the power on the power, make copies while specifying the number...
User Manual - Page 43

... surface of the paper and reduce the print quality. 2. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use. For details on how to perform trial print, it . You can load plain paper...you roll up this may cause paper jams. If paper is curled, flatten it can use general copy paper. in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. If paper is curled, hold...
User Manual - Page 49

... of envelopes from the operation panel is not supported. Note You may not be used. *2 Printing to the instruction manual supplied with the Printer Driver Page Sizes You can use of Canon genuine paper for photo or document. Paper is shown in the US by name. Media Types You Can Use Choose paper suitable...
User Manual - Page 66

... specify Auto scan(A) -Singl for Scan size to scan one original Scan one printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc - select USB flash drive to copy or fax In the scan mode, - select Auto scan for Document type to scan one printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc with the alignment mark . scan text...
User Manual - Page 77

..., take appropriate action. Aligning the Print Head The machine may make noise during operation. Important Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of alignment, as indicated by misaligned printed ruled lines or similar symptoms, adjust the print head position. Be sure to...
User Manual - Page 82

... FINE cartridge is removed. Increasing the print quality in the printer driver settings may improve print quality. Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred or colors are otherwise unsatisfactory, aligning the print head may improve the print result. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are not printed correctly, the print head nozzle (FINE cartridge) is installed...
User Manual - Page 88

The Setup menu screen will not be printed. Make sure that is turned on both sides. 1. The print head alignment sheet will be printed correctly. Replacing a FINE Cartridge You need to prepare: a sheet of A4...button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the...
User Manual - Page 96

... and improves deviated colors and lines. Execute head alignment Make sure that the machine is as follows: Print Head Alignment 1. Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes. Open the printer driver setup window 2. This machine supports...
User Manual - Page 140

... check the MAC address of the printer, print out the network setting information using the operation panel of the same name on detection result screen. When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup When the printer is detected during setup, you may see multiple printers of the printer. Select a printer with checking the MAC address...
User Manual - Page 158

... all network settings on the machine, printing, scanning, or faxing operation from the Settings menu. The Maintenance screen is initialized. When the confirmation screen is complete. Starting up IJ Network Tool. To change the network settings of the printer using Canon IJ Network Tool, activate wireless LAN in Printers:. 3. Performing initialization when connected over...
User Manual - Page 163

...printer to factory default and to mount the card slot as Configuration... in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Displays the Associate Port screen and you can associate a port with the printer...selected printer. Maintenance Screen 4. Help menu Instructions Displays this menu is selected, the instruction screen is displayed for printing. 3. About Displays the version of the selected printer. ...
User Manual - Page 186

... is selected, the instruction screen is displayed for printing. 3. About Displays the version of the selected printer. Associating a port with the printer. When this guide. Displays the Configuration screen to...Associate Port screen and you can associate a port with the printer enables you to use it. in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Associate Port Screen This menu is available...
User Manual - Page 213

... Copyrighted works/works of art without permission of the following documents. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction. The list provided is non-exhaustive. Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of copyright owner
User Manual - Page 216

... values are a theoretical maximum transmission speed between the printer and an equivalent network device, and do not indicate...changed without notice. Required XGA 1024 x 768 Mobile Printing Capability Apple AirPrint Security: WEP (64/128 bits... Other Features: Administration password Minimum System Requirements Conform to the Canon web site for details on operation with Windows RT. Internet ...

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