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.

Your print is blurry or smeared.

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 on-screen Reference Guide.

Use EPSON papers for proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks.

Align the print head as described on page 39.

48 Solving Problems