If your Canon G3010 printer is not printing, there are a few initial things you can check to try and troubleshoot the issue. First, ensure there is the power to the printer by checking that the power cord is plugged in and the Canon G3010 printer is turned on. Next, check that the printer and computer is properly connected. If you’re using a USB cable, ensure it is securely connected to the printer and the computer. Check that your printer is connected to the right wireless network if you’re using a wireless connection.
Once you’ve checked the power and connection, the next step is ensuring the printer has paper and ink. Open the printer and check that paper is loaded in the tray. If there is paper, check that the ink cartridges have ink and are properly installed.
Fix Canon g3010 printer not printing
If you’ve checked all the above things and the Canon g3010 printer still isn’t printing, there may be an issue with the printer itself. Try printing from a different computer to see if the issue is with the Canon g3010 printer or the computer. Connect the printer to a different USB port on the computer.
If none of these Canon g3010 troubleshooting steps works, Try These following steps:
1. Make sure there is enough ink left.
- Ink tanks need to be refilled when they run out of ink.
- Refill the ink tank if there is not enough ink below the lower limit line
2. Clogged nozzles on the print head?
Make sure the nozzles of the Canon g3010 printer print head eject ink correctly by printing the nozzle check pattern.
Read If Printing Is Faint or Uneven for details on printing the nozzle check pattern, cleaning the print head, and deep cleaning the print head.
- The nozzle check pattern is incorrectly printed:
When print head cleaning done observe the nozzle check pattern
- If the problem persists after two attempts to clean the print head:
Deep clean the Canon g3010 printer print head.
- After deep cleaning the print head, if the problem persists:
Flush the ink.
A large amount of ink is consumed during ink flushing.
Ink flushes should only be performed when necessary to prevent rapid ink consumption.
An important aspect
Ink flushing may fail if the remaining ink level is insufficient. Before flushing ink, make sure to check the remaining ink level.
A note on
A printer may not be properly supplying ink when printing for the first time if ink is not coming out. Perform an ink flush after filling each ink tank to its maximum capacity.
If Canon g3010 is won’t print anything yet then request a repair, please contact your local Canon service center.
The importance of
When moving the printer, do not tilt it since the ink may leak.
See Repairing Your Printer for instructions on transporting your printer for repair.
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