Problem: Changing print quality iMac + Canon Printer MG6220

If I want to print a web page in Firefox from my iMac to a Canon MG6220 printer, I cannot change the print quality. I can only choose "Standard" and not "Fast". All other options for print quality are "grayed-out".
This happens in both Firefox and Aurora. It does not hold true with Safari, Opera, Chrome, OmniWeb, Camino, and Flock. Also, it does not hold true with Thunderbird.
I want to stay with Firefox/Aurora as my default browser.

Hi reidiallen-
I would recommend that you check out this Support article on troubleshooting printer issues. Checking other browsers is definitely the best first step.
[[Firefox prints incorrectly]]
Hope that helps.

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I use the iP5200 at home for photo printing, which is a slightly later model to your iP5000. From the iPhoto print dialog open and the iP5000 set as the printer, I first select the paper type in the Presets menu, such as Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, which is a Canon 260gsm high gloss stock. Not sure which setting would be ideal for the papers you are using, especially given that the Preset (profiles) are based on Canon papers.
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