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55-3	Improving Print Quality
If this happens:	Try this:
Your printout is faint,	• Print the Configuration page and make sure the press simulation is set correctly.
blurry, or grainy, or colors	• Make sure the Print Mode setting matches the substrate you’re using and the
are incorrect or missing.
	paper tray levers are set correctly. See Chapter 2 or your RIP Station 5000 User
	Guide for more information.
	• Make sure your paper or other substrate is loaded with the printable side in the
	correct orientation. The printable side should be face-down in the tray or front
	manual feed slot; face-up in the rear manual feed slot.
	• Make sure the substrate is not damp or damaged in any way.
	• Run a cleaning cycle. See page 4-1 for instructions.
	• Check the H ink out lights to see if one of the cartridges is low on ink or empty;
	then replace the cartridge. See page 4-3 for instructions.
	• Align the print head. See page 1-15 for instructions.
Your printout is smeared.	• If you’re printing on thick paper in the paper tray, make sure you set the media
	type lever to Thick Paper. If you’re feeding thick paper manually, follow the
	instructions on page 2-7.
	• If you’re printing on glossy film or similar substrates, make sure you use a
	support sheet or sheet of plain paper under the paper stack. Don’t load more
	than 30 sheets of glossy film in the tray.
	• If ink has leaked inside the printer, carefully clean it following the instructions
	on page 4-7.