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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 If your ink cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it; see “Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge” on page 125.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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