Problem Solving
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Your printout is faint or has
gaps.
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The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 26
for instructions.
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The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To
replace an ink cartridge, see page 27.
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Make sure the
Media Type
setting matches the paper
you loaded. See page 16 for guidelines.
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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.
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Make sure the Ink setting is set to
Color
for color
images and your application is set for color printing.
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The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 25
for instructions.
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The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink. To
replace an ink cartridge, see page 27.
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If you’re printing a high-resolution image, turn off
PhotoEnhance, as described on page 11. Also check if
you’re using a special effect that alters image colors,
such as Sepia.
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Try using Automatic mode. See page 9 for
instructions.
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Your printed colors can never exactly match your
on-screen colors. However, you can use a color
management system to get as close as possible. For
information, see your electronic
Reference Guide
(as
You see incorrect
characters.
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Make sure the USB cable is securely connected and
that the cable meets the system requirements on
page 51. Then try printing again.
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Make sure your EPSON 1000 ICS is selected in your
application, or as the Windows default printer.
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If you’re using a switch box with your EPSON 1000
ICS, connect the EPSON 1000 ICS directly to your
computer and try printing again.
Summary of Contents for 1000 ICS
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