Epson WorkForce 435 User Manual page 152

If the image also looks incorrect on screen, check for image quality problems.
Printout Has White or Dark Lines Across It
Printout Is Blurry or Smeared
Printout Is Faint or Has Gaps
Printout Is Grainy
Incorrect Colors in Printout
Printout Has White or Dark Lines Across It
• The print head nozzles may need cleaning.
• Select a higher Quality Option or Print Quality in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.4, or Mac OS
X 10.5/10.6/10.7 product software.
• Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded.
• Make sure the printable side of the paper is faceup. It's usually brighter or whiter.
• The ink cartridges may need replacing.
• Align the print head.
• Your product won't operate properly if it's tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface
that extends beyond the base in all directions.
Printout Is Blurry or Smeared
• Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded facedown (the printable side should be
faceup).
• Use a support sheet with special paper (such as a sheet of plain paper beneath the special
paper sheet), or try loading your paper one sheet at a time.
• Make sure your paper meets the specifications.
• Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks.
• Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you
loaded.
• Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed.
• Avoid handling printouts on glossy paper right after printing to allow the ink to set.
• If you are using double-sided paper and printing heavily saturated or dark images on the front
side of the paper, you may notice that smudges or marks appear on the front when you print
the second side. If one side of the paper will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first
to eliminate marks or smudging.
• Clean the print head.
• Clean the paper path.
• Align the print head.
Printout Is Faint or Has Gaps
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