Epson Stylus Color 640 User Manual page 123

Possible cause
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.
Troubleshooting
Solution
Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which cartridge you
may need to replace. See
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 and 98) setting. See
Using Custom Project Types
You may be able to adjust various color settings in your application
software. See your software documentation for more information.
Solution
Clean the print head. See
Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you're using. See
Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications
Remove the paper and reload a new stack with the printable side face
up. See Media Loading and Handling Guidelines
Check the B black and A color ink out lights to see which cartridge you
may need to replace. See
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
for more information.
Cleaning the Print Head
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
for instructions.
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