Epson Stylus Pro 3880 User Manual page 133

Problem
Your print is grainy, or
has misregistration or
ghosting.
Your print has gaps or
appears faint.
Solution
◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink
cartridges if necessary, as described on page 105.
◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for instructions.
◗ Align the print head from the printer's control panel, as described on page 103.
◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media
you're printing on.
◗ Make sure the printable side of the paper is loaded face-up in the tray.
◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as SuperPhoto - 2880.
◗ Turn off High Speed in your Advanced settings.
Try adjusting your paper configuration settings (see page 67 for Macintosh or page 87
for Windows). Check these settings:
◗ Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is correct for the paper you're printing on.
◗ Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to eliminate banding (see page 42). Reduce the
value for white lines, or increase it for overlapping dark lines.
◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to
STANDARD when you're done using it. See page 43.
◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media
you're printing on.
◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 100 for instructions.
◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink
cartridges if necessary, as described on page 105.
◗ The Paper Thickness setting is not correct for the paper you're printing on. Use
your printer software (see page 67 for Macintosh or page 87 for Windows) to
choose the correct setting.
◗ The platen gap setting is too wide. Use the printer's menu system to change the
setting to STANDARD, or to NARROW if printing on very thin paper. See page 40
for instructions.
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