Epson EcoTank ET-2811 User Manual page 138

Solving Problems
The paper type setting does not match the paper loaded.
Solutions
Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
"List of Paper Type" on page 24
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The print head position is out of alignment.
Solutions
Align the print head.
❏ Windows
Click Print Head Alignment on the printer driver's Maintenance tab.
❏ Mac OS
Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print &
Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility, and then
click Print Head Alignment.
Blurry Copies, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment
The following causes can be considered.
The print head position is out of alignment.
Solutions
Align the print head.
❏ Windows
Click Print Head Alignment on the printer driver's Maintenance tab.
❏ Mac OS
Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print &
Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility, and then
click Print Head Alignment.
The bidirectional printing setting is enabled.
Solutions
If print quality does not improve even after aligning the print head, disable the bidirectional setting.
During bidirectional (or high speed) printing, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and
vertical lines may be misaligned. Disabling this setting may slow down printing speed but improve print
quality.
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Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality is Poor
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Copy Quality is Poor
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