Printing Does Not Start
Check1
Make sure printer is securely plugged in and press
ON
button to turn it on.
The
ON
lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the
ON
lamp stops flashing and remains lit.
Note
• If you are printing large data such as photos or other graphics, printing may take longer to start. The
ON
lamp flashes while the computer is processing data and sending it to the printer. Wait until printing starts.
Check2
Make sure printer is properly connected to computer.
When the printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, check the following:
• If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the printer directly to the
computer, and retry the printing. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with the relay device. Contact
the vendor of the relay device.
• There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable and retry the printing.
Check3
If printing from a computer, delete unnecessary print jobs.
• For Windows:
Deleting the Undesired Print Job
• For Mac OS:
Deleting the Undesired Print Job
Check4
Is your printer's printer driver is selected when printing?
The printer will not print properly if you are using a printer driver for a different printer.
• For Windows:
Make sure "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the Print dialog box.
Note
• To make the printer the one selected by default, select
Set as Default Printer
.
• For Mac OS:
Make sure your printer's name is selected in
Printer
in the Print dialog.
Note
• To make the printer the one selected by default, select the printer for
Default printer
.
Check5
Is print data extremely large? (Windows)
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Summary of Contents for PIXMA MG3000 SERIES
Page 1: ...MG3000 series Online Manual Overview Printing Scanning Frequently Asked Questions English ...
Page 18: ...Basic Operation Printing Photos from a Computer Copying 18 ...
Page 25: ...Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper Photo Paper Loading Envelopes 25 ...
Page 32: ...Loading Originals Loading Originals on the Platen Glass Supported Originals 32 ...
Page 61: ...Specifications 61 ...
Page 62: ...Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information WEEE EU EEA 62 ...
Page 76: ...Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply 76 ...
Page 77: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel 77 ...
Page 104: ...Network Connection Network Connection Tips 104 ...
Page 138: ...Note Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document 138 ...
Page 192: ...Printing Directly from Smartphone Tablet Android Print Using Printer with Wireless Direct 192 ...
Page 228: ...ScanGear Scanner Driver Screens Basic Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab 228 ...
Page 292: ...Back of Paper Is Smudged Uneven or Streaked Colors 292 ...
Page 302: ...Scanning Problems Scanner Does Not Work ScanGear Scanner Driver Does Not Start 302 ...
Page 314: ...Errors and Messages An Error Occurs Message Appears 314 ...