Epson A251B, A251E Printout Problems Not Related to Print Quality, Blank pages print, Printout has smears

❏Do not touch or allow anything to come into contact with the printed side of paper with a shiny finish. After printing, allow the ink to set for a few hours before handling them.

❏Run the Head Cleaning utility.

&See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 53

❏Run the Print Head Alignment utility.

&See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 54

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Printout Problems Not Related to Print Quality

Blank pages print

❏Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged nozzles. & See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 53

Printout has smears

❏If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction.

❏Load and eject dry paper several times. If the problem persists, ink may have leaked inside the printer. In this event, check the photo cartridge and replace it if it has leaked.

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