■Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 29 for instructions.
Your printout is blurry or smeared.
■Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the printable side should be face up).
■Use a support sheet with special paper, or try loading your paper one sheet at a time.
■Use EPSON papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine EPSON inks.
■Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 29 for instructions.
Your printout is faint or has gaps.
■The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 23 for instructions.
■The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 25.
■Make sure the Paper Type setting (Media Type setting for Macintosh) matches the paper you loaded. See page 22 for guidelines.
■Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, reload a new stack of paper with the printable side up; it is usually whiter or shinier than the other side.
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