Canon IP6000D printer problem or Windows XP problem

[Don Dunlap]

I hope this is the right forum to ask. I have the Subject printer and have
primarily used it for photo printing. I am trying to print Draft
spreadsheets and letters and it only prints "Fine" quality, taking very long
for each page.

I have tried all settings that I can find, naturally the "Draft" option in
the properties, but it always prints the highest quality. Has anyone else
had this problem or can anyone point me in a direction to resolve it.

I am using Windows XP Pro and just downloaded the latest drivers. I guess
that this could be a Windows problem but I am not leaning that way yet. I
believe that I was able to print in Draft mode earlier, but can't be sure.
I am
trying to print some Quattro Pro spreadsheets and some Word Perfect letters,
but get the same results with anything. The spreadsheets are being printed
in 'Landscape' mode if that makes a difference.

Thanks for any help
Don Dunlap

 

[Chuck]

Uninstall the printer drivers and disconnect the printer. Reboot.
Reinstall the printer drivers. If this continues to occur--
Try using start settings printers & Fax to set the options. Shutdown,
Reboot.
Did the options hold.
Make sure that the desired mode is set for both portrait & landscape. Reset
any options as needed. Shutdown, & Reboot.
IF the options don't hold--
The driver or registry entries for the driver are likely the culprit.
Occasionally, the multi-user environment may play a part.
In the case of registry options, the safest thing to do is to see if canon
has a cleanup utility that will remove any stray or corrupt registry entries
for the printer.

 

[Don Dunlap]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will go through the steps and see if any
of them correct the problem. I am the only user, so that should not be an
issue.

Thanks again,
Don Dunlap

 

[Don Dunlap]

I tried them all and the printer still only prints high quality print - no
draft. I called canon and talked to support there and they put me through a
few steps without any change and finally gave up, calling it a software
problem with Quattro Pro and Word Perfect. I don't agree but what can you
do, the printer is two months out of warranty.

I have a job I am working on that requires about 54 spreadsheets that I will
have to print about every two to three days. With the printer acting the
way it does, it takes 2 minutes 20 seconds for each page. I am giving up
and buying a cheap laser printer and just using the Canon for photos.

Thanks for the suggestions

Don Dunlap

 

[Chuck]

Word Perfect? I havn't seen that since the Apple ][+ days. I had to patch
the printer driver to make it work with a non Apple printer card. You may
find the same problem with a laser printer.

These programs originally ran with ASCII printers, and some users still use
dot matrix ASCII printers today. It's possible that the program sends a
control string that causes the printer to change from draft to fine. If so,
this usually results in a reduced print size.

 

[Don Dunlap]

I have used Word Perfect for about 20-25 years and it is now version 12. It
is as good as MS Word and is up to date with all printers. It worked with
two previous printers and I believe that it worked with this printer a few
months ago. There is some problem with the Canon driver I believe but can't
pinpoint it.

Don Dunlap

Word Perfect? I havn't seen that since the Apple ][+ days. I had to patch
the printer driver to make it work with a non Apple printer card. You may
find the same problem with a laser printer.

These programs originally ran with ASCII printers, and some users still
use
dot matrix ASCII printers today. It's possible that the program sends a
control string that causes the printer to change from draft to fine. If
so,
this usually results in a reduced print size.

I tried them all and the printer still only prints high quality print -
no
draft. I called canon and talked to support there and they put me
through a
few steps without any change and finally gave up, calling it a software
problem with Quattro Pro and Word Perfect. I don't agree but what can
you
do, the printer is two months out of warranty.

I have a job I am working on that requires about 54 spreadsheets that I will
have to print about every two to three days. With the printer acting the
way it does, it takes 2 minutes 20 seconds for each page. I am giving up
and buying a cheap laser printer and just using the Canon for photos.

Thanks for the suggestions

Don Dunlap

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Did you actually talk to Corel? Since it's their software, they should take
responsiblity for their problem.
--
Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/Windows

I have used Word Perfect for about 20-25 years and it is now version 12.
It is as good as MS Word and is up to date with all printers. It worked
with two previous printers and I believe that it worked with this printer a
few months ago. There is some problem with the Canon driver I believe but
can't pinpoint it.

Don Dunlap

Word Perfect? I havn't seen that since the Apple ][+ days. I had to patch
the printer driver to make it work with a non Apple printer card. You may
find the same problem with a laser printer.

These programs originally ran with ASCII printers, and some users still
use
dot matrix ASCII printers today. It's possible that the program sends a
control string that causes the printer to change from draft to fine. If
so,
this usually results in a reduced print size.

I tried them all and the printer still only prints high quality print -
no
draft. I called canon and talked to support there and they put me
through a
few steps without any change and finally gave up, calling it a software
problem with Quattro Pro and Word Perfect. I don't agree but what can
you
do, the printer is two months out of warranty.

I have a job I am working on that requires about 54 spreadsheets that I will
have to print about every two to three days. With the printer acting
the
way it does, it takes 2 minutes 20 seconds for each page. I am giving
up
and buying a cheap laser printer and just using the Canon for photos.

Thanks for the suggestions

Don Dunlap

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will go through the steps and see
if
any of them correct the problem. I am the only user, so that should
not
be an issue.

Thanks again,
Don Dunlap

Uninstall the printer drivers and disconnect the printer. Reboot.
Reinstall the printer drivers. If this continues to occur--
Try using start settings printers & Fax to set the options. Shutdown,
Reboot.
Did the options hold.
Make sure that the desired mode is set for both portrait & landscape.
Reset
any options as needed. Shutdown, & Reboot.
IF the options don't hold--
The driver or registry entries for the driver are likely the culprit.
Occasionally, the multi-user environment may play a part.
In the case of registry options, the safest thing to do is to see if
canon
has a cleanup utility that will remove any stray or corrupt registry
entries
for the printer.
I hope this is the right forum to ask. I have the Subject printer
and
have
primarily used it for photo printing. I am trying to print Draft
spreadsheets and letters and it only prints "Fine" quality, taking very
long
for each page.

I have tried all settings that I can find, naturally the "Draft" option
in
the properties, but it always prints the highest quality. Has
anyone
else
had this problem or can anyone point me in a direction to resolve
it.

I am using Windows XP Pro and just downloaded the latest drivers. I
guess
that this could be a Windows problem but I am not leaning that way yet.
I
believe that I was able to print in Draft mode earlier, but can't be
sure.
I am
trying to print some Quattro Pro spreadsheets and some Word Perfect
letters,
but get the same results with anything. The spreadsheets are being
printed
in 'Landscape' mode if that makes a difference.

Thanks for any help
Don Dunlap

 

[Chuck]

Link to corel - possible help page
http://tinyurl.com/nebyn

I have used Word Perfect for about 20-25 years and it is now version 12. It
is as good as MS Word and is up to date with all printers. It worked with
two previous printers and I believe that it worked with this printer a few
months ago. There is some problem with the Canon driver I believe but can't
pinpoint it.

Don Dunlap

Word Perfect? I havn't seen that since the Apple ][+ days. I had to patch
the printer driver to make it work with a non Apple printer card. You may
find the same problem with a laser printer.

These programs originally ran with ASCII printers, and some users still
use
dot matrix ASCII printers today. It's possible that the program sends a
control string that causes the printer to change from draft to fine. If
so,
this usually results in a reduced print size.

I tried them all and the printer still only prints high quality print -
no
draft. I called canon and talked to support there and they put me
through a
few steps without any change and finally gave up, calling it a software
problem with Quattro Pro and Word Perfect. I don't agree but what can
you
do, the printer is two months out of warranty.

I have a job I am working on that requires about 54 spreadsheets that I will
have to print about every two to three days. With the printer acting the
way it does, it takes 2 minutes 20 seconds for each page. I am giving up
and buying a cheap laser printer and just using the Canon for photos.

Thanks for the suggestions

Don Dunlap

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will go through the steps and see if
any of them correct the problem. I am the only user, so that should
not
be an issue.

Thanks again,
Don Dunlap

Uninstall the printer drivers and disconnect the printer. Reboot.
Reinstall the printer drivers. If this continues to occur--
Try using start settings printers & Fax to set the options. Shutdown,
Reboot.
Did the options hold.
Make sure that the desired mode is set for both portrait & landscape.
Reset
any options as needed. Shutdown, & Reboot.
IF the options don't hold--
The driver or registry entries for the driver are likely the culprit.
Occasionally, the multi-user environment may play a part.
In the case of registry options, the safest thing to do is to see if
canon
has a cleanup utility that will remove any stray or corrupt registry
entries
for the printer.
I hope this is the right forum to ask. I have the Subject printer
and
have
primarily used it for photo printing. I am trying to print Draft
spreadsheets and letters and it only prints "Fine" quality, taking very
long
for each page.

I have tried all settings that I can find, naturally the "Draft" option
in
the properties, but it always prints the highest quality. Has anyone
else
had this problem or can anyone point me in a direction to resolve it.

I am using Windows XP Pro and just downloaded the latest drivers. I
guess
that this could be a Windows problem but I am not leaning that way yet.
I
believe that I was able to print in Draft mode earlier, but can't be
sure.
I am
trying to print some Quattro Pro spreadsheets and some Word Perfect
letters,
but get the same results with anything. The spreadsheets are being
printed
in 'Landscape' mode if that makes a difference.

Thanks for any help
Don Dunlap