Print Quality Problems - Epson Stylus Photo 890 Basic Manual

Your printer makes noise when you
turn it on or after it has been sitting
for awhile.
Your printer is performing routine
maintenance.
Printing is too slow.
Make sure your system meets the
requirements listed in "Notices." If
you're printing a high-resolution image,
you need more than the minimum
requirements listed.
You may also need to:
Clear space on your hard disk or
run a defragmentation utility.
Close open applications that you're
not using.
Increase your system's memory
(RAM).
For the fastest printing, try these tips:
Choose ink if your document
Black
doesn't include color.
Set the Quality/Speed slider to
.
Speed
In the printer software's Advanced
dialog box, turn
and/or turn
High Speed
If you're using a USB port, too
many active USB devices may slow
the printer. Disconnect USB
devices that you're not using.
off
®
MicroWeave
on.
If you're using the parallel port,
enable ECP/DMA mode. See your
computer documentation or
contact the manufacturer for help.

Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).
The print head nozzles may need
cleaning; see page 73 for
instructions.
Make sure the Media Type setting
matches the paper you loaded; see
page 37 for guidelines.
Make sure the printable side of the
paper is face up. It's usually whiter
or shinier.
The ink cartridges may need
replacing. To replace an ink
cartridge, see page 76.
Try using Automatic mode. See
page 10 (Windows) or page 16
(Macintosh) for instructions.
Run the Print Head Alignment
utility; see page 80 for instructions.
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