156Solving Problems

Problem

Solution

 

 

Your print has

◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink

horizontal banding.

cartridges if necessary, as described on page 133.

 

◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 128 for instructions.

 

◗ Turn off High Speed in your printer settings.

 

◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media

 

you’re printing on.

 

◗ If you’re using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up.

 

◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as SuperPhoto - 2880dpi.

 

 

 

◗ If you’re using a third-party RIP and non-Epson media, see if the RIP provides a

 

method for adjusting the paper feed.

 

Try adjusting your paper configuration settings (page 88 for Mac OS X or page 115 for

 

Windows). Check these settings:

 

◗ Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is correct for the paper you’re printing on.

 

◗ Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to tune out banding. Reduce the value for white

 

lines, and increase it for overlapping dark lines.

 

◗ If you’ve created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to

 

standard when you’re done using it. See page 75.

 

 

Your print is grainy, or

◗ Check the ink indicators and light to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink

has misregistration or

cartridges if necessary, as described on page 133.

ghosting.

◗ Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 128 for instructions.

 

 

◗ Align the print head, as described on page 132.

 

◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in the printer software is correct for the media

 

you’re printing on.

 

◗ If you’re using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up.

 

◗ Choose a higher resolution, such as 2880 dpi.

 

◗ Turn off High Speed in your printer settings.

 

You may need to adjust your paper configuration settings (page 88 for Mac OS X or

 

page 115 for Windows). Check these settings:

 

◗ Make sure Paper Thickness setting is correct for the paper you’re printing on.

 

◗ If you’ve created a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the setting to

 

standard when you’re done using it. See page 75.