Print Quality Problems - Epson Stylus C62 Printer Basics Manual

Print Quality
Problems
You see banding (light lines).
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Clean the print head; see
page 27 for instructions.
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Select a higher print quality and
turn off
High Speed
page 17 (Windows) or page 20
(Macintosh) for details.
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Select the correct
(Windows) or
Media Type
(Macintosh) for your paper; see
page 21.
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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 29.
mode; see
Type
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Try using Automatic mode
(Macintosh only); see page 13
(OS 8.5.1 to 9.x) or page 15
(OS X).
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Align the print head as
described on page 34.
Your printout is blurry or
smeared.
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Make sure your paper isn't
damp or curled, or loaded face
down (the printable side should
be face up). Reload 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
genuine EPSON inks.
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Align the print head see page 34
for instructions.
Solving Problems
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