Solving Print Quality Problems

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For other image quality problems when you’re copying, see “Solving Scan Quality Problems” on page 150.

You see horizontal banding.

Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To run a cleaning cycle, see “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 126.

Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded. See “Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON Papers” on page 48 for guidelines.

Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually whiter or shinier.

Check the LCD panel for a message that you’re low on ink; see page 121 for instructions. If your ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it; see “Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge” on page 125.

If you see banding when you print, but not when you copy, try using Automatic mode. See “Basic Printing with Windows” on page 39 or “Basic Printing on a Macintosh” on page 42 for instructions.

Make sure you’re not using the Maximum Printable Area setting. Banding may occur in the expanded area.

Set the paper thickness switch to the 0 position, as shown on page 146.

Place the EPSON Stylus Scan on a stable, level surface. Make sure none of the five rubber feet is missing from the bottom.

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