Printer printing fuzzy

[kalos]

Hello!

I have a problem with my printer, it prints fuzzy. I was thinking that it's because it rests in an unstable surface, but even if I stabilize it, it stills print like that (doublis letters).

The printer is Canon MG6450 and I did both deep cleaning and realigning of the heads.

https://i.imgur.com/1dsofET.jpg

Any hint?

Thanks!

[Contro]

It seems an inkjet printer.

Probably the head is in the refill of ink. This is probably damaged.

When you change the ink probably goes better.

[kalos]

It is an inkjet printer.

Why changing the ink will get better and not by re-installing the ink?

Also it is strange that some lines are ok, and some other are fuzzy. Can this help to differentially diagnose?

[mouser]

The most practical cure for a fuzzy ink jet printer these days is:

• Unplug the inkjet printer
• Place fingers under each side of the printer
• Lift printer about 3 inches off the table
• Rotate 180 degrees and carry the printer to the nearest trash can
• Release printer into trashcan
• Go online and order replacement printer

Inkjet printers are so cheap -- with the cost being mainly due to ink, that when an inkjet printer starts acting up, unless it is some serious pro-quality printer, your best bet is to buy a new printer and not waste ink on your old one.

[kalos]

And I was about to literally follow the instructions! 

[Ath]

If replacing the ink cartridges doesn't solve the issue, follow mousers steps in replacing the entire printer (same model if available/possible so you can re-use the cartidges). That class of (Canon) printers can't be repaired within reasonable cost (less than a new printer) so it should be regarded as total-loss.

[Stoic Joker]

The most practical cure for a fuzzy ink jet printer these days is:

• Unplug the inkjet printer
• Place fingers under each side of the printer
• Lift printer about 3 inches off the table
• Rotate 180 degrees and carry the printer to the nearest trash can
• Release printer into trashcan
• Go online and order replacement printer

Inkjet printers are so cheap -- with the cost being mainly due to ink, that when an inkjet printer starts acting up, unless it is some serious pro-quality printer, your best bet is to buy a new printer and not waste ink on your old one.

-mouser (September 10, 2017, 01:49 PM)

ROFL - Yepper, that would be the simplest solution. Like most stuff these days they're straight-up disposable. Given that the print sample given showed ghosting even after a realignment has been attempted ... Hell yeah - cut your losses and toss it.

[kalos]

Thanks, can I go on and ask which is the smallest colour all-in-one with wifi? I try not to have to call Cannon, Epsom, HP to find out.

[4wd]

Thanks, can I go on and ask which is the smallest colour all-in-one with wifi? I try not to have to call Cannon, Epsom, HP to find out.

-kalos (September 10, 2017, 02:55 PM)

HP DeskJet 3720 - HP touted the 3755 as the smallest, the 3720 adds WiFi into the mix.

Question: Do they have Google in the UK?

Personally wouldn't touch a printer that uses a tri-colour ink tank but that wasn't the question.

Anyway, ask SJ what he thinks of it 

[kalos]

I know that printer but the problem is that it cannot scan my passport or a credit card or anything like that.

[Contro]

I know that printer but the problem is that it cannot scan my passport or a credit card or anything like that.

-kalos (September 11, 2017, 05:29 PM)

I had a laser OKI C3530 . Now nothing.
My customers send me photos by email, by whatsapp, etc.
I take sometimes photos with my smartphone "in situ" of the documentation.
If I need a real scanning work I prefer to go to the copy store.
I have made a space and occupied with my famous six monitors.

At the present moment almost everything is digitalized . I almost don't use paper anymore.

For a time I was thinking to buy a powerful sheet scanner, but this is very expensive and I don't need. I sent the works by email to customers. Completely digitalized. I only need contact physically with the custumer or client the first time. I deliver at distance the work.

At the prsent moment I can take photos of my cards or personal documentation and send anywhere by whatsapp or email.

If you only need to make copies of a card or personal identity printer with a manual scanner for about 50 dollars may be enough