Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps; Grainy Printout - Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5399 User Manual

Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps

If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions:
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
• The ink pack may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace it.
• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.
• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product.
• When copying, increase the Density setting on the product control panel.
• Align the print head.
• Adjust the print quality in the product software.
• Clean the paper path.
• Clean the paper rollers.
Parent topic:
Related concepts
Print Head Nozzle Check
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software
Related tasks
Removing and Installing Ink Packs
Cleaning the Paper Guide
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Adjusting the Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel

Grainy Printout

If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions:
• Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product.
• Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
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