Copy Quality is Poor
Color Missing, Banding, or Unexpected Colors Appear in Copies
The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Perform a nozzle check using the
Print Quality Adjustment
feature to see if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. If you have not
used the printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink drops may not be discharged.
Related Information
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“Adjusting the Print Quality” on page 146
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 1.1 cm or 3.3 cm
The following causes can be considered.
The paper type setting does not match the paper loaded.
Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
Related Information
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“List of Paper Type” on page 31
The print head position is out of alignment.
Align the print head using the
Print Quality Adjustment
feature.
Related Information
&
“Adjusting the Print Quality” on page 146
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Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor
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Summary of Contents for ET-5800 Series
Page 17: ...Part Names and Functions Front 18 Inside 20 Rear 21 ...
Page 29: ...Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions 30 Paper Size and Type Settings 30 Loading Paper 31 ...
Page 34: ...Placing Originals Placing Originals 35 Originals that are not Supported by the ADF 36 ...
Page 456: ...Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site 457 Contacting Epson Support 457 ...