The Prints Are Not What You Expected - Epson SureColor S30670 User Manual

The prints are not what you expected

Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark.
Are the print head nozzles clogged?
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If the nozzles are clogged, specific nozzles do not fire ink and the print quality declines. Try printing
a test pattern.
See "Checking for clogged nozzles" on page 85.
Was Head Alignment performed?
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Select Head Alignment to realign the print head when print results seem grainy or out of focus.
See "Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)" on page 75.
Have you tried Feed Adjustment?
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Large discrepancies in the feed amount cause banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of
uneven color). Perform Feed Adjustment according to the media used.
See "Feed Adjustment" on page 68.
Are you using a genuine EPSON ink cartridge?
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This printer is developed for use with EPSON ink cartridges. If you use non-EPSON ink cartridges,
printouts may be faint, or the color of the printed image may be changed because the
remaining ink level is not correctly detected. Be sure to use the correct ink cartridge.
Are you using an old ink cartridge?
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The print quality declines when an old ink cartridge is used. Replace the old ink cartridge with a
new one. Use all the ink in the cartridge before the date printed on the package or within six
months of opening, whichever is sooner.
Are the heaters at the correct temperature?
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Raise the temperature if the print results are blurred or smudged or the ink clots. Note, however,
that raising the temperature too high can cause the media to shrink, wrinkle, or deteriorate.
In addition, the heaters may require some time to reach the desired temperature if the ambient
temperature is low. The heaters may also not have the desired effect after reaching the selected
temperature if the media is too cold. Allow the media to warm to room temperature before use.
Are media settings correct?
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Confirm that the media settings in the software RIP or on the printer match the media actually in
use.
Is Data Width selected for Head Movement?
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Selecting Data Width for Head Movement in the setup menu increases print speed but may
slightly reduce print quality. For better quality results, select Printer Full Width for Head Movement.
See "Printer Setup Menu" on page 124.
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