If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may appear on the reverse side of heavily
saturated or dark images. If one side of a sheet will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first.
Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
Align the print head.
Clean the paper path.
Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the base of the product in all directions.
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Print Head Alignment
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Paper Specifications
Available EPSON Papers
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X
Cleaning the Paper Path
Related topics
Loading Paper
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps
If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions:
Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them.
Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.
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