Print Quality ProblemsThe background is dark or dirty

Cause

What to do

 

 

You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer.

If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. EPSON special paper, or smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See “Available paper types” on page 272 for information on choosing paper.

The paper path inside the printer may be dusty.

Turn off the printer. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page.

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