■Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See page 93 for instructions.
■You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in a smaller size; see your software documentation.
Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image.■The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 88 for instructions.
■The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 89.
■If you’re printing without a computer, make sure the printer’s Paper Type setting matches the type of paper you’re using; see page 27 for guidelines.
■If you’re printing from a computer, make sure the paper Type/Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see page 61 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.
You see wrong or missing colors.■Make sure the Ink setting is set to Color for color images or
■The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 88 for instructions.
■The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To replace an ink cartridge, see page 89.
■Try turning off PhotoEnhance. Also check if you’re using a special effect that alters image colors, like Sepia.
■Try changing the Gamma setting in the Advanced window; see page 58 for information about accessing Advanced settings.
■Your printed colors can never exactly match your
■Colors will change slightly after drying. Wait for 24 hours and check your print again to see if the colors look right.
■If you are printing without a computer, check your printer’s control panel settings to make sure the Filter setting is not set to Sepia or B&W and that the image adjustment settings are set to Standard. See page 30.
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