Quality Problems - Epson Stylus Photo 820 Printer Basics Manual

Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).
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Clean the print head; see
page 33 for instructions.
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Select a higher print quality and
turn off
page 10 (Windows) or page 12
(Macintosh) for details.
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Select the correct Type
(Windows) or Media Type
(Macintosh) for your paper; see
page 21.
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Make sure the printable side of
the paper is face up. It's usually
whiter or shinier.
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The ink cartridges may need
replacing. To replace them, see
page 35.
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Try using Automatic mode
(Macintosh only); see page 13
(OS 8.6 to 9.x) or page 15
(OS X).
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Align the print head as
described on page 39.
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Solving Problems
mode; see
High Speed
Your print is blurry or smeared.
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Make sure your paper isn't
damp or curled, or loaded face
down (the printable side should
be face up). Reload new paper
face up.
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Use a support sheet with special
paper, or try loading your paper
one sheet at a time.
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Make sure your paper meets the
specifications listed in the
on-screen Reference Guide.
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Use EPSON papers for proper
saturation and absorption of
genuine EPSON inks.
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Align the print head as
described on page 39.