Print Quality Problems - Epson Stylus C80 Printer Basics Manual

Printing is too slow.
Make sure your system meets the
requirements beginning on page 55. If
you're printing a high-resolution image,
you need more than the minimum
requirements listed.
You may also need to:
Clear space on your hard disk or
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run a defragmentation utility.
Close open applications that you're
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not using.
Increase your system's memory
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(RAM).
For the fastest printing, try these tips:
Choose
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doesn't include color.
Set the Quality/Speed slider to
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Speed
In the printer software's Advanced
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dialog box, turn
and/or turn
Printing using a USB connection is
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faster than printing with a parallel
connection.
If you're using a USB port, too
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many active USB devices may slow
the printer. Disconnect USB
devices that you're not using.
If you're using the parallel port,
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enable ECP/DMA mode. See your
computer documentation or
contact the manufacturer for help.
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ink if your document
Black
MicroWeave
on.
High Speed

Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).
The print head nozzles may need
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cleaning; see page 23 for
instructions.
Make sure the Media Type setting
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matches the paper you loaded; see
page 14 for guidelines.
Make sure the printable side of the
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paper is face up. It's usually whiter
or shinier.
The ink cartridges may need
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® off
replacing. To replace an outdated
ink cartridge, see page 31.
Try using Automatic mode. See
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page 7 (Windows) or page 12
(Macintosh) for instructions.
Run the Print Head Alignment
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utility; see page 34 for instructions.