Epson Stylus CX5400 User Manual page 72

Make sure your paper isn't damp, curled, or loaded face down (the printable side
should be face up). Load new paper 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 listed in Paper.
Align the print head; see Aligning the Print Head for instructions.
Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON
inks.
Your printout is faint or has gaps.
Clean the print head; see Cleaning the Print Head for instructions.
The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink; see Replacing an Ink Cartridge.
Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) setting for your
paper; see Selecting Your Paper Type.
Make sure your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, load
new paper face up.
Your printout is grainy.
Use a higher quality paper or select a higher Quality Type or Print Quality. See
Customizing Windows Print Settings, Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS X) or
Customizing Print Settings (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x).
Align the print head. See Aligning the Print Head for instructions.
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