Printing Quality - Epson 400 User Manual

Printing quality

The printed image has gaps or faint areas.
Cause
The print head nozzles are
clogged.
The paper quality has been
reduced due to age.
The printer driver settings
may not be correct.
The printed image is blurred.
Cause
Your paper is moist or damp.
The printer driver settings
may not be correct.
Printed image is smeared.
Cause
The paper you loaded is too
thick.
Special paper was loaded
without the support sheet or
a regular sheet of paper
under it.
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Troubleshooting
What to do
Clean the print head. See "Cleaning
the Print Head" later in this chapter.
Use new paper.
Select Automatic on the printer
driver's Main menu and make sure the
Media Type setting is appropriate for
the type of paper loaded in the printer.
See page 3-12.
What to do
Do not store your paper in a damp or
humid environment. Store the paper
in its original packaging.
Select Automatic on the printer
driver's Main menu and make sure the
Media Type setting is appropriate for
the type of paper loaded in the printer.
What to do
Open the printer cover and set the
adjust lever to the "+" position.
Load the support sheet or a piece of
plain paper under the special paper.