Epson ET-5170 Series User Manual page 202

Solving Problems
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected Colors
The following causes can be considered.
The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Solutions
Perform a nozzle check to see if the print head nozzles are clogged. Perform a nozzle check, and then
clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. If you have not used the printer for a
long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink drops may not be discharged.
Color correction has been applied.
Solutions
When printing from the Windows printer driver, the Epson auto photo adjustment setting is applied by
default depending on the paper type. Try change the setting.
On the More Options tab, select Custom in Color Correction, and then click Advanced. Change the
Scene Correction setting from Automatic to any other option. If changing the setting does not work, use
any color correction method other than PhotoEnhance in Color Management.
"Adjusting the Print Color" on page 53
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The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect
The following causes can be considered.
The paper is loaded incorrectly.
Solutions
Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guide against the edge of the paper.
"Loading Paper" on page 31
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The size of the paper is set incorrectly.
Solutions
Select the appropriate paper size setting.
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Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor
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Print Quality is Poor