Epson ET-5170 Series User Manual page 207

Solving Problems
The paper path is smeared.
Solutions
When vertical banding (horizontal to the printing direction) appears, or the paper is smeared, clean the
paper path.
"Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears" on page 114
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The paper is curled.
Solutions
Place the paper on a flat surface to check if it is curled. If it is, flatten it.
Copied Photos are Sticky
The copy was made on the wrong side of the photo paper.
Solutions
Make sure you are copying on the printable side. If you have accidentally copied on the wrong side of the
photo paper, you need to clean the paper path.
"Loading Paper" on page 31
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"Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears" on page 114
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The Position, Size, or Margins of the Copies 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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Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor
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Copy Quality is Poor