Print Quality Problems - Epson stylus CX4100 series User Manual

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For Macintosh, set the Quality/Speed slider to
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If the Stylus CX is connected to a USB hub, disconnect unused USB devices.

Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).
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The print head nozzles may need cleaning. See Cleaning the Print Head
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Select a higher Quality Option or Print Quality and turn off
See Printing in Windows or Printing with Macintosh OS X.
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Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded;
see Selecting the Correct Paper Type for guidelines.
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Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It's usually brighter or whiter.
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The ink cartridges may need replacing. See Replacing an Ink Cartridge
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If you have a Macintosh, try using Automatic mode. See Printing with Macintosh
OS X for instructions.
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Run the Print Head Alignment utility.
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If a dotted line appears in the image, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry,
lint-free cloth (paper towels are not recommended), or use a small amount of glass
cleaner on a soft cloth, if necessary. Don't spray glass cleaner directly on the
glass. See Cleaning the Stylus CX for details.
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Speed
High Speed
mode.
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