The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs ( e .g., if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low). In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
Make sure the type and size of loaded paper is suitable for Automatic Print Head Alignment. For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load one sheet of A 4 or Letter-sized plain paper. Make sure if print head nozzles are clogged.