Epson Stylus Color 600 User Manual page 83

Possible cause
The Halftoning and Color
Adjustment Mode
options are set incorrectly
for your document type.
The print head nozzles are
clogged.
The ICM (Windows 95) or
ColorSync (Macintosh)
settings are incorrect for
your document.
The ink cartridges are low
on ink or one or more ink
colors are empty.
The colors displayed on
your monitor don't match
the printed colors.
The color settings in your
application software need
adjustment.
The printed image is faint or has gaps
Possible cause
The print head nozzles are
clogged.
The Media Type setting
doesn't match the loaded
paper.
The loaded paper is
damaged, old, or dirty.
The ink cartridges are low
on ink.
Solution
Use the correct settings for the project you are printing, following
the instructions in Chapter 2.
Clean the print heads. See Chapter 5 for instructions.
Use the Automatic mode setting or choose a different Rendering
Intent setting (Macintosh). See Chapter 2 for more information.
Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which cartridge
you may need to replace. See Chapter 5 for instructions.
Because your monitor and printer use different technologies to
represent colors, your printed colors cannot exactly match the
colors you see on your monitor screen. Use the ICM (Windows 95)
or ColorSync (Macintosh) settings. See Chapter 2 for more
information.
You may be able to adjust various color settings in your application
software. See your software documentation for more information.
Solution
Clean the print heads. See Chapter 5 for instructions.
Make sure the Media Type setting matches the loaded paper or
other media. Then the printer software can automatically select
other settings for the best quality. See Chapters 1 and 3.
Remove the paper and reload a new stack with the printable side
face up. See Chapter 3 for instructions.
Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which cartridge
you may need to replace. See Chapter 5 for instructions.
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Troubleshooting