Operation Manual

❏ 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
❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility.
& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 64
❏ For Windows, clear the High Speed check box from the More Options window in your printer driver. See the
online help for details.
For Mac OS X 10.5 or later, select Off from the High Speed Printing. To display the High Speed Printing, click
through the following menus: System Preferences, Print & Fax, your printer (in the Printers list box), Options &
Supplies, and then Driver.
❏ 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
Blurry or smeared print
❏ We recommend using Epson paper.
& “Paper” on page 95
❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges.
❏ Make sure the printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions. The printer will not
operate properly if it is tilted.
❏ Make sure your paper is not damaged, dirty, or too old.
❏ Make sure your paper is dry and the printable side is facing up in the rear MP tray.
❏ Make sure your paper is dry and the printable side is face down in the paper cassette.
❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction.
❏ 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
❏ Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed.
❏ Do not touch or allow anything to come into contact with the printed side of paper with a shiny finish. To handle
your prints, follow the instructions of the paper.
❏ 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
❏ If the paper is smeared with ink after printing, clean the interior of the printer.
& “Cleaning the interior of the printer” on page 67
❏ If you have just replaced an ink cartridge, make sure the date on the box. If you have not used the printer for a long
time, Epson recommends replacing the ink cartridges.
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