Quality Problems
You see banding (light lines).■Clean the print head; see page 33 for instructions.
■Select a higher print quality and turn off High Speed mode; see page 10 (Windows) or page 12 (Macintosh) for details.
■Select the correct Type (Windows) or Media Type (Macintosh) for your paper; see page 21.
■Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually whiter or shinier.
■The ink cartridges may need replacing. To replace them, see page 35.
■Try using Automatic mode (Macintosh only); see page 13 (OS 8.6 to 9.x) or page 15 (OS X).
■Align the print head as described on page 39.
■Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up). Reload new paper face up.
■Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time.
■Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in the
■Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks.
■Align the print head as described on page 39.
48 Solving Problems