# 1-866-203-7571 Fix Canon G6020 Not Printing Color Issue | Printer Tales
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If your **Canon PIXMA G6020** is printing in black and white only—or the color output is faded, streaky, or completely missing—you’re not alone. The Canon G6020 is a popular MegaTank printer known for low-cost, high-volume printing, but like any inkjet, it can run into color printing problems due to clogged nozzles, driver issues, incorrect settings, or air in the ink system.
In this in-depth **Printer Tales** guide, we’ll walk you through **every proven method** to fix the Canon G6020 not printing color issue—step by step.
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## 📌 Table of Contents
1. Common Symptoms of Color Printing Problems
2. Why Canon G6020 Stops Printing Color
3. Quick Checks Before Deep Troubleshooting
4. Check Ink Levels and Tank Vents
5. Run Nozzle Check & Head Cleaning
6. Perform Deep Cleaning & Ink Flush
7. Remove Air from Ink Tubes
8. Align the Print Head
9. Check Print Settings on Windows & Mac
10. Update or Reinstall Canon G6020 Driver
11. Fix Canon G6020 Color Printing via Reset
12. Use Genuine Ink and Paper
13. Prevent Future Color Printing Problems
14. When to Call Canon G6020 Support
15. Final Thoughts
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## 1️⃣ Common Symptoms of Color Printing Problems
Your Canon G6020 may show one or more of the following issues:
* Prints only in **black and white**
* Colors appear **faded**, **washed out**, or **missing**
* Prints have **lines, streaks, or banding**
* Yellow, cyan, or magenta not showing
* Test pages show **blank color blocks**
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## 2️⃣ Why Canon G6020 Stops Printing Color
Here are the most common reasons:
* Clogged print head nozzles
* Air bubbles in ink tubes
* Ink tanks are low or improperly vented
* Incorrect printer settings (grayscale mode on)
* Corrupt or outdated printer drivers
* Non-genuine ink issues
* Print head misalignment
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## 3️⃣ Quick Checks Before Deep Troubleshooting
Before doing advanced fixes:
✔ Turn printer **OFF**, wait 60 seconds, turn it **ON**
✔ Make sure ink tanks are filled above the **minimum line**
✔ Check that the ink caps are fully opened
✔ Use **plain white paper** for testing
✔ Cancel all pending print jobs
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## 4️⃣ Check Ink Levels and Tank Vents
Your Canon G6020 uses refillable MegaTank ink bottles.
**Steps:**
1. Open the **front cover**
2. Confirm that **Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black** tanks have ink
3. Make sure each tank’s **rubber vent cap is open**
4. Close the cover and power on the printer
👉 If vents are closed, ink won’t flow properly.
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## 5️⃣ Run Nozzle Check & Head Cleaning
This tells you if the color nozzles are clogged.
**On Windows:**
1. Control Panel → Devices & Printers
2. Right-click **Canon G6020** → Printing Preferences
3. Maintenance → Nozzle Check
4. Print the test page
**On Mac:**
1. System Settings → Printers & Scanners
2. Select Canon G6020 → Options & Supplies
3. Utility → Open Printer Utility → Nozzle Check
✔ If colors are missing → Run **Cleaning**
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## 6️⃣ Perform Deep Cleaning & Ink Flush
If normal cleaning fails:
1. Open Printer Utility
2. Choose **Deep Cleaning**
3. Select **Color** or **All Colors**
4. Run once → wait 10 minutes → print test page
🔁 Repeat up to **2 times only** (too much cleaning wastes ink).
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## 7️⃣ Remove Air from Ink Tubes
Air bubbles can block ink flow.
**Steps:**
1. Turn printer OFF
2. Open front cover
3. Press & hold **Stop** + **Power**
4. Release Power while holding Stop
5. This forces ink to re-prime
Let the printer sit for **15 minutes**, then print a test page.
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## 8️⃣ Align the Print Head
Misalignment can cause distorted or missing colors.
**Steps:**
1. Open Printer Utility
2. Choose **Print Head Alignment**
3. Follow on-screen instructions
4. Print alignment sheet and scan it
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## 9️⃣ Check Print Settings on Windows & Mac
Make sure grayscale is **OFF**.
**Windows:**
* Printing Preferences → Main Tab
* Uncheck **Grayscale Printing**
**Mac:**
* File → Print
* Show Details → Color Options
* Set **Color Mode = Color**
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## 🔟 Update or Reinstall Canon G6020 Driver
Corrupt drivers cause color printing errors.
**Steps:**
1. Uninstall current driver
2. Restart computer
3. Download latest Canon G6020 driver
4. Reinstall & test print
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## 1️⃣1️⃣ Fix Canon G6020 Color Printing via Reset
**Factory Reset:**
1. Turn printer ON
2. Hold **Stop** button for 10 seconds
3. Printer resets
4. Reconnect Wi-Fi & reinstall driver
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## 1️⃣2️⃣ Use Genuine Ink and Paper
Non-Canon inks can:
* Cause clogging
* Damage print heads
* Produce faded colors
✔ Always use **Canon GI-20 ink bottles**
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## 1️⃣3️⃣ Prevent Future Color Printing Problems
✔ Print color pages weekly
✔ Keep ink tanks half-full
✔ Store printer in dust-free area
✔ Avoid long periods of inactivity
✔ Use proper paper types
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## 1️⃣4️⃣ When to Call Canon G6020 Support
If you've tried everything and color still won’t print:
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They can help with:
* Advanced print head recovery
* Ink system re-priming
* Firmware resets
* Hardware diagnostics
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## 1️⃣5️⃣ Conclusion
The **Canon G6020 not printing color issue** is usually fixable with the right steps. Most problems are caused by clogged nozzles, incorrect settings, or air in the ink system. With proper maintenance and regular printing, your MegaTank printer can deliver rich, vibrant color output again.
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