Canon PIXMA MP237 printers may experience skipping lines due to clogged nozzles or encoder strip.

First reported on r/printers on June 24, 2026.

A user reported that their Canon PIXMA MP237 printer was skipping lines, despite cleaning the nozzles and encoder strip. The user was looking for a solution to fix the issue.

What it looks like

  • skipping lines

How to fix it

  1. Clean the print head and nozzles.
  2. Check for blockages in the print head.
  3. Reset the printer to its default settings.
  4. Contact Canon support if the issue persists.

Affected products

  • Canon PIXMA MP237

Sources

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