Printing Quality - Epson Stylus COLOR 600 User Manual

Printing quality

The printed image has gaps or faint areas.
Cause
The print head nozzles are
clogged.
The paper quality has been
degraded due to age.
The printer driver settings
may not be correct.
The printed image is blurred.
Cause
Your paper is damp.
The printer driver settings
may not be correct.
The printed image is smeared.
Cause
The paper you loaded is too
thick.
What to do
Clean the print head. See "Cleaning
the Print Head" later in this chapter.
Use new paper.
Select Automatic on the printer
driver's Main menu (Windows) or
Print dialog box (Macintosh), and
make sure the Media Type setting is
appropriate for the type of paper
loaded in the printer.
What to do
Do not store your paper in a damp or
humid environment. Store the paper
in its original packaging.
Select Automatic on the printer
driver's Main menu (Windows) or
Print dialog box (Macintosh), and
make sure the Media Type setting is
appropriate for the type of paper
loaded in the printer.
What to do
Open the printer cover and set the
adjust lever to the "+" position. See
Chapter 6, "Printing on Special Paper."
Troubleshooting
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