How choosing the right Color profile

I still own a MG6250 and in addition to what Conrad already posted I add my findings here:

Each alphabet pair represents its respective Media type.
PR = Photo Paper Pro and Photo Paper Pro II
SP = Photo Paper Plus Glossy
MP = Matte Photo Paper
SG = Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
GL = Photo Paper Plus Glossy II
PT = Photo Paper Pro Platinum

I also add a very old pdf exlaining some things. Though old, the basics are still true.

And some notes I found on the web some time ago:

Your Canon printer may have profiles with slightly different names, but just remember that the description includes the printer model followed by the

paper type (
PR = Photo Paper Pro,
MP = Matte Photo Paper, and
SP = Photo Paper Plus Glossy),

and finally the quality setting at the end (1, 2, 3, etc., Custom Print quality setting !!).

Using the profile description (visible in your photo editor or printing software in the profile selection dialog), you should be able to choose the right profile for your printer and Canon paper.

- Set te correct paper setting acc. the appropriate profile
- Set the custom Print quality to the needed setting acc. the appropriate profile
- Select Diffusion
- Turn ICM in the Printer driver off (uncheck)
- Set all correction sliders to 0 / center
- turn all effects off (uncheck)

-> select the appropriate profile for printing in the application used

I experienced quite good printing results with the help of these guides.

Let us know if you need further help.