Vertical Banding or Misalignment
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Align the print head.
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If print quality does not improve even after aligning the print head, print using a higher quality setting.
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Print Quality is Poor
Check the following if the print quality is poor due to blurry prints, banding, missing colors, faded colors, and
misalignment in the prints.
Checking the printer
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Make sure the initial ink charging is complete.
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Refill the ink tank if the ink level is below the lower line.
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Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
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Align the print head.
Checking the paper
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Use paper supported by this printer.
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Do not print on paper that is damp, damaged, or too old.
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If the paper is curled or the envelope is puffed up, flatten it.
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Do not stack the paper immediately after printing.
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Dry the printouts completely before filing or displaying them. When drying the printouts, avoid direct sun light,
do not use a dryer, and do not touch the printed side of paper.
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When printing images or photos, Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper rather than plain paper. Print
on the printable side of the genuine Epson paper.
Checking the print settings
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Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
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Print using a higher quality setting.
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