Set the PLATEN GAP to WIDE in the PRINTER SETTING of Menu mode. See "PRINTER SETUP" on page 117.

Make sure the paper is ejecting without obstruction.

Print quality could be better

If you are not satisfied with your print quality, see the section that best resembles your printout.

"Horizontal banding" on page 203

"Vertical misalignment or banding"

on page 204

"Color documents print in black ink

only" on page 206

"Faint printout or gaps" on page 204

"Blurry or smeared printout" on page

205

Horizontal banding

Try one or more of these solutions:

For Windows, check the Media Type setting on the Main tab. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using. See "Selecting Settings on the Main Tab" on page 49.

For Mac OS X, check the Media Type setting under the Print Settings in the Print window. Make sure it is correct for the paper you are using, see "Page Setup" on page 19.

Problem Solver 203

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Epson 4880 manual Print quality could be better, Horizontal banding