Fixing a canon mx490 printing blur issue due to a dirty Encoder film

[@michaellrakes5521]

Man, bless you! You just saved me from throwing this same printer out in the street and running over it. I've tried to print left and right to no avail because the images were constantly blurred, even after cleaning and deep cleaning. I tried what you showed here and it worked like a charm. A million times over, thank you!

[@ericruiz961]

Glad I was able to help!! thanks for the post. Please subscribe to our channel.

[@kaimecofairfax9715]

I literally thought I was going to have to throw my printer away. This video saved my entire life! Thank you so much

[@ericruiz961]

You are very welcome. Thank you for the comment!

[@AshOna27]

Same here! So glad I kept researching the issue!

[@Alliz910]

Same!! Glad I came across this video!

[@amethystkittycat9929]

Yes, me too, today, now. Everyone else talking about alignments & cleaning. OMGoodness all it needed was a bloody wipe. Your a Godsent.😊

[@divinaqueroda3755]

I had spent 3 hours searching for tutorial on how I can fixed the misalignment of printing from my computer, doing your tutorial was the one which fixed my problem. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️

[@cindyhennessy9157]

You saved my printer from the trash! After reading all I could on how to fix sudden ghost printing, trying all the maintenance steps to no avail, was totally frustrated. Came across your video, followed your instruction and wallah, I'm back in business, printing is perfect. Thank you so much!

[@4Hotfinds]

I was actually shopping for a new printer, then I saw the prices to replace the same brand of printer that I purchased 4 years ago. The price has actually doubled over the last few years. So GLAD that I found your video. This worked perfectly and saved me a lot of money. Thanks So Much!!

[@timothypowell8624]

I can't thank you enough! I googled everything, changed cartridges, print head alignment blah blah blah. Then I found your video and everything fixed after 20 minutes! Thank you again so much 😊

[@fabiolaventura3526]

4 years this video has been posted and is still helping at least one person (aka me) in 2023 to fix this issue. Thank you!

[@SewSunnyFlorida]

I am in complete SHOCK! This simple little task and fixed the issue of blurriness-I spent hours trying to do alignments, nozzle checks, deep cleanings and a simple few swipes of a cotton swab dipped in some rubbing alcohol did the trick! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video.

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@shellyroberts]

You saved my printer! I did everything Cannon told me to do and still no luck. I was very close to just throwing it away when I came across your video. Excellent! It now works perfectly. Thanks so much

[@jimdigio9765]

Like all the others commented, I tried for 2 days but would not have thought of cleaning that strip of plastic. My Canon model was pixma 2500 series and your fix still worked for me. Thank you so much!

[@zoraidams2598]

Listen to me, Eric Ruiz. You are 100% the definition of, “Not all heroes wear capes”. I have been having a real hard couple of weeks. Nothing has gone right for me, my ex giving me shit, struggling, etc. I’m sure this means nothing to you but nothing goes right. This printer started giving me shit. It’s the worst. My kids are printing more than ever & for the last two weeks I can’t print w/o the blur, the staggered lines on paper, etc. It’s been so stressful because I need to get the kids their things. I’ve wasted two of each cartridge trying to align the way the company says to do it. This ink is extremely hard to find & very expensive. I just want to thank you cause this saved me from going outside & taking a bat to it. My kids will have their work printed now. I don’t have to go to the ups store to print school work. Thank you so much. Today I feel like something went right for me. Thank you!!!

[@gagyekummanzano3338]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. Videos like this one have saved me so much money, time, and resources. KZbin rocks!!! I was just calling repair places today and even considered purchasing a new one. The exact same thing happened after a paper jam and the printer hasn't been right since. But it's working now. Bless you!!

[@sorayatello6497]

I'm sooo glad I kept searching for a solution. Words can't express enough my gratitude to you. It's been a hectic first week back teaching virtually, so this made my job so much easier, I was about to buy another printer, but instead I was able to help another relative in need. God bless you!! Muchas gracias!

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@alyssasmallwood3411]

I am truly glad to find your video. I have tried all kind of methods recommended by other youtube videos but none of them work. You save my day. Thank you for posting this video.

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@ericruiz961]

Thank you everyone for the comments the comments below. Glad I was able to help you guys out.

[@onedon3206]

Hello do you know where I can buy a new film?

[@UNIONFEATURES]

You absolute bloody legend. I was two minutes away from driving to the nearest dock and throwing my printer into the ocean when I thought, I'll just watch this one last video. Blimey mate, you nailed it. All as good as new now.

[@renees7308]

Ignore prior comments about Canon. This man is genius. I've been trying print alignments from Canon's troubleshooting. Nothing worked like this! Thanks man. Lifesaver!

[@l.williams3333]

Omg! I literally was at my last straw with my printer, I had a new one in my Amazon cart until I came across this video. I have been dealing with bad prints for monthsssss even while going through school. I tried everythinggggggg!!! But this, this right here worked. Thanks so much!!! 😊

[@ericruiz961]

You Welcome! Glad I was able to help!

[@annablankenship5554]

I've spent two days trying to fix my printer with no luck, until this video. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@rlb85]

This video is great!. It fixed my Canon MX452 printer when head alignment had not helped. I cleaned the film with a cotton ball taped to the end of a small ruler. There was a smudge on the film and some other faint spots which came off after a few gentle sideways rubs. I dried it with another cotton ball. My printer has another clear film strip 1" below the encoder strip and that one is covered with black grease (by design I think) so it is important not to touch that one. As stated in the video, be careful and gentle when cleaning because the encoder film could easily be stretched or damaged.

[@KiyaraJackson]

Oh my gosh yes!!! I wish I could hug you! After all this searching and calling... WASTING money... this was what I need to do in the first place! My got jammed and I thought I broke it oh my gosh. Thank you so much!!!!! You sir deserve an award!

[@ericruiz961]

you are awesome!! You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@chrism1721]

You know when you watch a video,and read all the comments and think " they're all lying, they must be paid comments"..... this isn't one of them, this was my last effort before binning the printer, I tried everything up until this point, even watching this video i though " no chance this will work" .... and this solved it, thankyou so much!

[@NeverShoutJane]

God Bless YOUUUUUU. I started a small business and I have to start printing a BUNCH of things as of tonight and right as I was at my wits end, I stumbled upon your video. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

[@ericruiz961]

:) Glad to hear you are good to go now! happy printing!

[@AshOna27]

Thank you so much! My printer wouldn’t print correctly and had an error message that I couldn’t fix even after researching how to hard reset. After dealing with this for hours, I found your video, tried it, and it was that simple! That little strip was dirty from a paper jam that had occurred before this issue started, I wiped it clean and it works perfectly now!

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@K.A.T_klimtsmuse]

YOU ARE A GENIUS!! i did all cleaning possibles and even bought new ink! i was desperate and cleaned that little band you advised and WORKS NOW! printing normally again. Thanks a lot.

[@theangrybaker966]

Yes! Yes! YES!!!! It worked! After I used a Q tip to clean the film, it worked! I felt so relieved I stomped all around the house shouting profanities I won't repeat here! I am teaching in a very remote and underserved community, so know that your video allowed me to fix my printer and keep teaching these little cutie patootie's their ABC's! Muchisisisimas gracias!

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@Pruboi1911]

This was the issue for my misalignment......the encoder was crazy dirty. Thanks so much this was a life saver.

[@ericruiz961]

Glad I was able to help!! thanks for the post. Please subscribe to our channel.

[@rickgrizzuti3826]

Thank you!!!!!!! Family was demanding a new printer and your steps have us printing perfect copies! You are the man!

[@cr3347dt]

You've literally saved me so much money!! I never comment on things but just wanted to say thanks so much for doing this video, I have a working printer again! Much love!

[@ericruiz961]

aweeee, right back at you!! Glad I was able to help!

[@tokyodenizen]

Dude, you are a life saver!!! Cleaned that transparent film thingy with an alcohol swap from my medkit and the burry printing of my colors went away.

[@kian-gaming5621]

Oh my God it really works...I tried many stuff and watch a lot of videos to fix the problem but nothing happen. Then this video finally saved me. Thank you so much!

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@6john2]

Eric u da MAAAN thanx i looked all over youtube and couldnt find any solution till i came acroos ur video thanx again

[@ericruiz961]

You Welcome! Glad I was able to help!

[@karenliamtess]

Thank you so much. There was just the tiniest smudge on the film and sure enough when I gently wiped it after doing all the other NONSENSE as you said and Shazam! FIXED!! Appreciate you doing this so very much. I have spent HOURs trying to fix this stupid thing!!!

[@tjones7024]

Posted 5 yes ago and still relevant! Helped me with my pixma 3620. Was ready to just buy another on Amazon until I saw this video and running perfectly! Thanks!

[@roseibe4400]

Oh my God THANK YOU!!! I was so close to chucking my printer out and buying a new one. You’ve just saved me some coins!!! Alas, my prints are back to how they were.

[@sandeepsaurabh3095]

You are a savier for me.. you are just awesome. I tried all possible solution given on internet and everytime i landed with same error. Luckily i got your video, followed your steps and it worked for me as magic. Thanks allot sir👍

[@heyheyheyyou9861]

I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH YOU JUST SAVE ME FROM BUYING ANOTHER PRINTER. i just dabbed the cotton ball into water and slightly clean the plastic tape and wallah- newly clean print HAHHAA thank you so much❣️

[@caprica55]

Worked like a charm. Crystal clear printing again and no misalignment. Thank you!!

[@ericruiz961]

caprica55 you are welcome

[@starrrankin-session1398]

Thank you so much that was the problem with my printer. I just purchased it last night. And like you wasted paper after paper plus ink🤦🏽‍♀️ this video definitely saved me money time and a headache. Thank You again.

[@ericruiz961]

You Welcome. Glad I was able to help.

[@themfantasy]

OMG!! I LOVE YOU!! 2 WEEKS I HAD HORRIBLE BLUR & IT GOT FIXED - THANK YOU, THANK U, THANK U!!!

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@vanessacruz618]

oh wow...while I was looking on Walmart online to buy a new one, my husband was with the Qtip cleaning ours...thanks to you we have the printer working...thank you so much for this video.

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help! :)

[@tonyyero7231]

The ONLY video that helped me fix my CANON MG3620! Thank you so much Eric!

[@ArrowSnipes]

I was about to take the whole thing apart piece by piece to fix it. I decided to try this late video before doing it. You saved me possible hours of work. Thank you

[@wendyallred3078]

Eric Ruiz, thank you so much.. I to had a paper jam and since then it was printing blurry. I did the deep cleaning over and over to no avail. Used canned air. Though I had to clean the back of the clear strip. Thanks so much again for posting this and God Bless.. :)

[@transient_anomali]

"OMG! I like literally...". Seriously, this worked on my Canon MG3620. You just have to find that film mentioned. When you do, shine a light on it to find any unclean spots. I just wiped it clean with q-tips before using any alcohol, printed a test sheet and it was good as new. Thanks for the lesson.

[@rebeccadejesus9961]

I was packing up my brand new printer and taking back to the store when I saw this video I did exactly what you said and thank you Jesus it worked like a charm and put my emotions in check lol thank you so much for this video!!!!!!

[@GracevilleMN]

I can't believe it! Your fix really WORKS! What a simple solution! I like others was ready to put my Canon MG7720 to the curb. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@joe5865]

Your video saved my Canon MG 3620. Thank you so much! Hope there are fewer dumped printers in the junkyard that could have been saved

[@shieladagangon9628]

OMG after almost a month trying to fix my printer, Now its perfectly working!!!! thank you for uploading this! very helpful!!! ^_^

[@ericruiz961]

I get so happy when I get these messages. Glad I was able to help!

[@jackelynl9988]

Thank you! Oh my goodness, I thought my 2 year old broke my printer. I tried everything on the maintenance page. I saw some smudges on that strip but didnt want to wipe it off unless I knew I wasnt going to do more harm if that wasnt it. I couldn't find anything that looked like my issue until this video.

[@ericruiz961]

You Welcome! Glad I was able to help!

[@bobcatcards757]

This worked for me! I think when I had a paper jam there was contact between that clear film and grease/ink on that metal rail. Followed your instructions and cleaned the film and aligned my printed pages perfectly. Thanks for posting.

[@austus1982]

This worked very well. I had smudged some of that grease on the ribbon. I used a q tip and alcohol and it came right off and printed great thereafter. Thank you!

[@eagleeye10m95]

Thank you sir for sharing your video! It helped me fix the blurry printing problem that our printer had! God bless you and your family!

[@stuCameraman1]

That's strange! I was having blury text printing and I cleaned the metal guide rail and Boom.... No more Bury text! The guide rail is under the clear ribbon that your cleaning. I haven't used my printer for about a year and was having blury printouts.... Tried all the cleaning options with no luck.... Then spotted a video on KZbin from an African guy. I also noticed a few spots of ink on that ribbon and I still have a virticle faded part on every print out. So I'm going to clean that next... Thanks man.

[@bigdugger1429]

I haven’t been able to use my printer for months and this simple technique was why!!! THANKS ALOT!!!!!!!!

[@ericruiz961]

Glad I was able to help!!!

[@bobbys7877]

You Rock thanks for this. One note on mine the dirt was on the back side of that film. I used alcohol and a cotton ball as well and gently wipe both sides. Prints like new!

[@lydiagarcia9829]

Wow! You are so smart! That is exactly what the problem was. I'm am sure you saved me a bunch of money. Thank you and may God bless you abundantly for taking the time to make this video.

[@ericruiz961]

You are very welcome. Thank you for the comment!

[@troyw.2769]

Thank You for making and posting this video! I was about to toss the printer and swear off canon printers. I’ve been scouring the canon website, troubleshooting guide, and manual for a solution. Thanks again!

[@ericruiz961]

You're welcome!!! glad I was able to help.

[@ericruiz961]

You are very welcome. Thank you for the comment!

[@121MScott]

It is 2024 and I thank God for your research and preserverence in figuring this out because it did work for me 😊, and I had just bought new ink. I was beginning to loose my mind and possibly buy a new one. Thanks again!

[@jamesdavidfisher1192]

Hello Eric, I just wanted to send you a quick thank you as your KZbin video was key to correcting my printer issue. Great, easy to understand intructions. Again Thank you sir!

[@damico570]

Thank you for this video! Fixed my blurry prints. You are the man

[@inaayahbeauty52]

Thank you soooo much! This is the simplest video and resolved my issue within seconds. All the other videos online were too technical for me and I was about to give up then today I came across your video and wallah! Result..thanks again😊

[@MaryLul_]

Thank you so much!!! I searched everywhere for weeks to try to see what was wrong with it. I did everything you said even printing multiple pages to try to figure out what it had!! So much ink wasted and just for that little strip to be dirty. We were planning on getting another printer but you saved us! thank you!

[@ericruiz961]

Glad I was able to help!!!! don't forget to subscribe.

[@Vivalinaaa]

Just did this and it worked wonderfully!!!! thank you so much for sharing and posting this video. I was freaking out and thought I had to get another printer 😩 thankfully that’s not the case. You’re a life saver!

[@juarezboxing790]

thank you, helped me save 69 dollars on a new printer. I'm happy as heck right now!

[@M-K-oftheZ]

So happy this was still here...WORKS saved my sanity and printer THANKS

[@ericruiz961]

You are very welcomed!!! Glad I was able to help.

[@ericruiz961]

Please subscribe to our channel. also taking suggestions on what other how to videos to make. Thank!

[@jackiekay1996]

Thank you so so much!! I've been dealing with everything I printed being blurry and unaligned for months. I thought my printer was gone but this worked for me.

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome! Glad it worked for you too!

[@Cat-vu1li]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, i couldn't figure out what the problem was until i saw your video.

[@ericruiz961]

You are very welcome! Happy I was able to help. Please check out my other videos and maybe you can subscribe to our channel. Thanks again!!!! :)

[@PursuingRighteousness]

OMG thank you sooooo much for posting this!! It helped me tremendously!! I thought I would need a new printer. Forever grateful!✨

[@samueldupont2492]

Thanks a bunch, you just saved my printer, was about to buy a new one but now it works like new.

[@ericruiz961]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help out. :)

[@StrikeTitan]

Good video. Stopped my printer from printing blurry pages.

[@ericruiz961]

Glad I was able to help!! thanks for the post. Please subscribe to our channel.

[@mxolisihlatshwayo7391]

Thank you so much, I desperately needed to print I kept getting blury print outs. After this video It was sorted, you're super amazing thank you.

[@ericruiz961]

Hello everyone. Please like and subscribe to our channel. We will greatly appreciate it!!! any other ideas what to make and I'll work on it if i can. Thanks again!!

[@johnnyt5108]

This made the waves disappear like 90%! My clear ribbon line had some smudges on it like grease. I used alcohol and qtips to wipe clean and it instantly improved on the next print. Now i'll do an alignment and hopefully that wraps up this frustrating process! UPDATE: Yeah it's like a new printer now. Can I send you a token? Paypal? I was gonna throw this printer out so you saved me nicely

[@sandorszunyi7420]

Perfect! It works! Amazing! You saved our printer Canon Pixma! Thank you so much

[@luizbezerra7025]

Thank you!!! This video really made a big difference! It was the only one that actually helped!

[@billupton2705]

Thanks, Eric. Only this worked for me. Another $80 saved

[@annettelogan8752]

Thank you so much I thought I was gonna have to buy another printer. I said to myself why not try it if it works it works if it doesn’t go get a new one. It worked.

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@doglover7431]

This video save me from tossing my printer and buying a new one. Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@DorianJenkins0]

This video was very helpful. It was the only solution/video that i found to be credible. Thank you.

[@arthurechavarria9801]

Thank you so much its finals week and this video helped me so much your a life saver. Thanks a lot.

[@Csingle987]

You are a life saver! Wished I would have watched this 2 hours ago! Lol thank you!

[@ericruiz961]

You Welcome! Glad I was able to help!

[@rajudugar]

You definitely saved me some bucks. Your trick worked 100%. Appreciate it.

[@chusstronki7986]

Amazing! I am so glad you made this video. Thank you so much for taking the time to show how to do this. Take care! 😃

[@Amy54152]

i WAS GOING INSANE TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT OH MY GOD LITERALLY THANK YOU

[@customerservice7334]

I was ready to chuck this thing out the window!! Thank you! Your solution worked!!

[@yamilethflores4343]

Thank you! It help a lot!! Awesome tip!! I wasted a lot of paper and ink And all it needed was a to clean the strip 😅. Thanks again!!

[@karlygashbaten7346]

thank you, man, you just saved me money to buy another printer. I have another model but the principle is the same

[@hsanchez5931]

Thank you so much for this video! It worked. I've been Goodland and no luck but your video was extremely helpful.

[@benprofessab1496]

HomeRun! After trying many things over and over this worked! Q-tips and alcohol! Kudos...praise GOD!

[@fabioospinajr5535]

Worked to perfection. I still got a laser printer. It gives me slot of issues. Thanks.

[@mudaues6831]

THANKS ALOT SIR, YOURE REALLY A LIFE SAVIOR

[@rizzamaecesicar2353]

Thank you so much. Tried so many things and it didnt work. (Wasted so much ink) I was getting ready to toss this printer. Good thing i saw your video. Whew.

[@ericruiz961]

You Welcome! Glad I was able to help!

[@poisonkaran5]

This video was a life saver...got to learn something new as well...thanks alot for uploading!!

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@loadingwithj.simone4819]

You have save my life with this video you were so right. God bless you and thank you so much 😊 🙏🏽

[@a.nicolecasimir9487]

I am SO grateful to have bumped into this video. I wish that I did a few hours and a pack of paper sooner! Lol

[@AARON_2014-x8h]

Thank you soooooo much you took me out of my misery, all working well you are a Blessing!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@jcjdesignsandprints8691]

Thank God I found this video. God bless you sir. Thanks for your help.

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!

[@Κωνσταντίνος-μ4ρ]

Should i change the encoder film if some lines have lost their color or there is a way of fixing it ?

[@jackiejones9961]

Thank you so much!!!! I was so frustrated and this technique worked perfectly!!!!

[@ericruiz961]

You welcome. Glad I was able to help!