Faint Printout Or Printout Has Gaps; Grainy Printout - Epson Expression Photo XP-8600 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 cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them.
• 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.
• Align the print head.
• Adjust the print quality in the product software.
• Clean the paper path.
Parent topic:
Related concepts
Print Head Maintenance
Related tasks
Cleaning the Translucent Film
Cleaning the Paper Guide
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Replacing the Maintenance Box
Cleaning the Paper Guide
Related topics
Loading Paper

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.
• Align the print head.
• Adjust the print quality in the product software.
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