Operation Manual

Print Quality Problems
If you are having print quality problems, then compare it with the illustrations below. Click the caption under the
illustration that best resembles your prints.
Good sample
& “Horizontal banding” on page 84
& “Vertical banding or misalignment” on
page 84
Horizontal banding
❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the rear MP tray.
❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face down in the paper cassette.
❏ Run the Nozzle Check utility. If any missing segments or broken lines are observed on the printed pattern, clean
the print head.
& “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 60
❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges.
❏ Check the H light. If the light is flashing, replace the appropriate ink cartridge.
& “Replacing an ink cartridge” on page 55
❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
& “Selecting the correct paper type ” on page 26
❏ If banding appears at intervals of 2.5 cm, run the Print Head Alignment utility.
& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 64
Vertical banding or misalignment
❏ Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the rear MP tray.
User’s Guide
Troubleshooting for Printing
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