Print Quality Problems - Epson Stylus C42 Series User Manual

Your printer makes noise when
you turn it on or after it has been
sitting for a while.
Your printer is performing routine
maintenance.
Printing is too slow.
Make sure your system meets the
requirements listed on
page 47. If you're printing a
high-resolution image, you need
more than the minimum
requirements listed. You may also
need to:
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Clear space on your hard drive
or run a defragmentation utility.
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Close programs that you're not
using.
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Increase your system's memory.
For the fastest printing, try these
tips:
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Choose black ink in your
printer software if your
document doesn't include color.
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For Windows, choose
Quality Type.
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For Macintosh, set the
Quality/Speed slider to
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If your printer is connected to a
hub, disconnect unused USB
devices.
page 46 or
for
Draft
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Speed
Print Quality
Problems
You see banding (light lines).
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The print head nozzles may
need cleaning; see
instructions.
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Make sure the Paper Type
setting (Media Type setting for
Macintosh) matches the paper
you loaded; see
guidelines.
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Make sure the printable side of
the paper is face up. It's usually
whiter or shinier.
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The ink cartridges may need
replacing. To replace an ink
cartridge, see page
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If you have a Macintosh, try
using Automatic mode. See
page 14 (Macintosh OS X) or
page 18 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to
9.x) for instructions.
page 23 for
page 22 for
25.
Solving Problems
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