Epson ET-5170 Series User Manual page 200

Solving Problems
Printout Comes Out as a Blank Sheet
The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Solutions
Perform the nozzle check, and then try Power Cleaning if the print head nozzles are clogged.
"Running Power Cleaning" on page 112
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The print settings and the paper size loaded in the printer are different.
Solutions
Change the print settings according to the paper size loaded in the printer. Load paper in the printer that
matches the print settings.
Multiple sheets of paper are fed into the printer at the same time.
Solutions
See the following to prevent multiple sheets of paper being fed into the printer at the same time.
"Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time" on page 136
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Paper Is Smeared or Scuffed
The following causes can be considered.
Paper is loaded incorrectly.
Solutions
When horizontal banding (perpendicular to the printing direction) appears, or the top or bottom of the
paper is smeared, load paper in the correct direction and slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper.
"Loading Paper" on page 31
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Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor
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Print Quality is Poor