Why does my printer have BK and PGBK?

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Why does my printer have BK and PGBK?

What’s the difference between PGBK and BK? PGBK ink is intended for uses like text, it’s smudge resistant and good for fine lines. BK ink is intended for photographs, it’s richer. So, you can force a Canon printer to use BK ink instead of PGBK by telling it that you are printing a photo onto plain paper.

Why is my Canon printer not printing properly?

If your Canon printer is not printing properly, it may be caused by a corrupt printer driver. Printer drivers should be up-to-date for security reasons. Also, out-of-date Canon printer drivers often cause printer issues, so it’s best to enable automatic updates on your printer driver for less hassle on your end.

How do I force my Canon printer to use BK instead of PGBK?

The printer defaults to PGBK for text, lines etc – unless it thinks they are part of a photo. So, you can force a Canon printer to use BK ink instead of PGBK by telling it that you are printing a photo onto plain paper.

What does BK light mean on Canon printer?

(PaGe BlacK or PiGmented BlacK) The black ink in Canon inkjet printers used for regular printed documents. The PGBK pigmented ink does not adhere well to coated stock. In contrast, the BK cartridge is used for photos.

How do I fix my Canon printer not responding?

Fixes to try

  1. Do some basic troubleshooting.
  2. Run the printer troubleshooter.
  3. Restart the Print Spooler service.
  4. Configure the correct printer port for your printer.
  5. Update your printer driver.

How do you do a hard reset on a Canon printer?

1 Factory Reset

  1. Press Setup.
  2. Press the arrow buttons until you navigate to Device settings and then press OK.
  3. Press the arrow buttons until you navigate to Reset setting and then press OK.
  4. Press the arrow buttons until you navigate to Reset all and then press OK.
  5. Select Yes.
  6. Press OK. Your device is now reset.