Epson Stylus CX7300 User Manual page 92

• On a Macintosh, try using Automatic mode.
• Align the print head.
Printout Is Blurry or Smeared
• Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face-down (the printable side should be
face-up).
• Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time.
• Make sure your paper meets the specifications.
• Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks.
• Align the print head.
• Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed.
• Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper for a few hours to allow the ink to set.
• Turn off High Speed mode in the Windows or Macintosh printer software.
• If you are using double-sided paper and printing heavily saturated or dark images on the front
side of the paper, you may notice that smudges or marks appear on the front when you print
the second side. If one side of the paper will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first
to eliminate marks or smudging.
Printout Is Faint or Has Gaps
• The print head nozzles may need cleaning.
• The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them.
• Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded.
• Make sure your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face-down. If it is, reload a new
stack of paper with the printable side up; it is usually brighter or whiter than the other side. For
best results, use genuine Epson paper.
Printout Is Grainy
• Make sure the printable side of the paper is face-up. It's usually brighter or whiter.
• Select a higher Quality Option or Print Quality, and turn off High Speed and Fast
Economy or Economy mode in the Windows or Macintosh printer software.
• Select Photo RPM for Quality Type (Windows) or Print Quality (Macintosh). Remember that
this setting increases print time.
• Align the print head.
• You may need to increase the image resolution or print in a smaller size; see your software
documentation.
Incorrect Colors in Printout
• Make sure your Windows or Macintosh printer software is not set to use black ink only.
• The print head nozzles may need cleaning.
• The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them.
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