Blurry Or Smeared Printout - Epson Stylus Photo 1290 User Manual

Adjust the color settings in your application or in your printer
software's Advanced dialog box. For instructions, see
"Making the Advanced settings" on page 3-12 for Windows
or "Making the Advanced settings" on page 5-11 for
Macintosh.
Run the Head Cleaning utility. If colors are still incorrect or
missing, replace the color ink cartridge. If the problem
persists, replace the black ink cartridge. See "Replacing Ink
Cartridges" on page 8-1 for details.
Make sure that you are not using an ink cartridge with an
expired date printed on the cartridge carton. Also, if you have
not used the printer for a long time, replace with new ink
cartridges. See "Replacing Ink Cartridges"on page 8-1 for details.

Blurry or smeared printout

Try one or more of these solutions:
Make sure that the printer is on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted.
Make sure that your paper is dry and that the printable side
is facing up. Also, make sure that you are using an acceptable
paper type. See "Paper" on page A-1 for specifications.
Clear all settings, and select Automatic as the Mode setting
on your printer software's Main menu (Windows) or in the
Print dialog box (Macintosh).
If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or
curl it slightly toward the opposite side.
Set the adjust lever to the "+" position, and make sure the
Media Type setting in your printer driver is correct.
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