Epson Stylus Pro 7880 User Manual page 169

Problem
Your print has horizontal
banding.
Your print has vertical
banding.
Your print is grainy, or has
misregistration or ghosting.
Solution
◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink
cartridges if necessary, as described on page 141.
◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 135 for instructions.
◗ Turn off the High Speed setting.
◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct.
◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up.
◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as SuperPhoto - 2880x1440dpi.
◗ If you're using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if the RIP provides
a method for adjusting the paper feed.
Try adjusting your paper configuration settings (page 87 for Mac OS X or
page 113 for Windows). Check these settings:
◗ Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is correct for your paper.
◗ Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to tune out banding. Reduce the value for
white lines, and increase it for overlapping dark lines.
◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting
to standard (STD) when you're done using it. See page 74.
◗ Turn off the High Speed setting.
◗ Align the print head; see page 139.
◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink
cartridges if necessary, as described on page 141.
◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 135 for instructions.
◗ Align the print head, as described on page 139.
◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct.
◗ If you're using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up.
◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as 2880 dpi.
◗ Turn off High Speed in your Advanced settings.
You may need to adjust your paper configuration settings (page 87 for Mac
OS X or page 113 for Windows). Check these settings:
◗ Make sure Paper Thickness setting is correct for your paper.
◗ If you've created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting
to standard (STD) when you're done using it. See page 74.
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