Quality Problems
You see banding (light lines).
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Clean the print head; see page 79 for
instructions.
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Select a higher print quality and turn off
mode; see page 31 (Windows)
High Speed
or page 39 (Macintosh).
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Select the correct Type or Media Type
setting for your paper; see page 41.
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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; see page 82.
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Align the print head as described on page 86.
Your print is blurry or smeared.
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Make sure your paper isn't damp, curled, or
loaded face down (load new paper face-up).
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Use a support sheet with special paper, or
try loading your paper one sheet at a time.
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Make sure your paper meets the
specifications listed in the on-screen
Reference Guide.
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Use Epson papers for proper saturation and absorption of Epson inks. If you use a
paper not listed under the supported paper types, you may see smears, roller
marks, misting, or other problems in your printouts; see page 11.
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Align the print head as described on page 86.
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Select the
Thick paper
the printer settings window as follows:
Windows: Click
Mac OS X: Select
checkbox in your printer software. Access the setting from
and select
Maintenance
Extension Setting
Printer and Option Information
from the pop-up menu.
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Solving Problems
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