55-2 Troubleshooting

Improving Print QualityYou can often improve print quality by doing the following:

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Run a cleaning cycle. See page 4-1 for instructions.

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When you send a print job, match the Print Mode setting in your print options to

 

 

the type of substrate you’re using. See Chapter 2 for details.

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Make sure the media type and paper size levers on the paper tray are set correctly.

 

 

See Chapter 2 for details.

 

 

If this happens:

 

Try this:

 

 

 

Your printout has

 

• Make sure your paper or other substrate is loaded with the printable side in the

horizontal or vertical

 

correct orientation. The printable side should be face-down in the tray or front

banding.

 

manual feed slot; face up in the rear manual feed slot.

 

 

• Run a cleaning cycle. See page 4-1 for instructions.

 

 

• Align the print head. See page 1-15 for instructions.

 

 

• Check the H ink out lights to see if one of the cartridges is low on ink; then

 

 

replace the cartridge. See page 4-3 for instructions.

 

 

• Make sure the Print Mode setting for your print job matches the substrate you’re

 

 

using and the paper tray levers are set correctly. See Chapter 2 or your RIP

 

 

Station 5000 User Guide for more information.