Print Quality Problems - Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Printer Basics Manual

Printing is too slow.
Make sure your system meets the
requirements listed in "Notices." If
you're printing a high-resolution image,
you need more than the minimum
requirements listed.
You may also need to:
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Clear space on your hard disk or
run a defragmentation utility.
■
Close open applications that you're
not using.
■
Increase your system's memory
(RAM).
For the fastest printing, try these tips:
■
Choose
doesn't include color.
■
Set the Quality/Speed slider to
.
Speed
■
Turn
MicroWeave
turn
High Speed
and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x,
these settings are on the Advanced
window. In Macintosh OS X, these
settings are on the Print Settings
window.
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If you're using the parallel port,
enable ECP/DMA mode. See your
computer documentation or
contact the manufacturer for help.
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ink if your document
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off and/or
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on. In Windows

Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).
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The print head nozzles may need
cleaning; see page 5 for
instructions.
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Make sure the Media Type setting
matches the paper you loaded; see
page 32 for guidelines.
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Make sure the printable side of the
paper is face up. It's usually whiter
or shinier.
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The ink cartridges may need
replacing. To replace an ink
cartridge, see page 7.
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Try using Automatic mode. See
page 16 (Windows), page 20
(Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x) or
page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for
instructions.
■
Run the Print Head Alignment
utility; see page 11 for instructions.