The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Solutions
Perform a nozzle check 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.
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“Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 97
Black or Gray Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 cm
The following causes can be considered.
The paper type setting does not match the paper loaded.
Solutions
Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
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“List of Paper Types” on page 25
The print head position is out of alignment.
Solutions
Select the
Maintenance
>
Print Head Alignment
>
Horizontal Alignment
menu on the control panel to
align the print head.
The print quality is set to low.
Solutions
When printing on plain paper, print using a higher quality setting.
Select
Best
in
Quality
.
Vertical Banding or Misalignment
The following causes can be considered.
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Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality is Poor
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Summary of Contents for ET-M2120 Series
Page 1: ...User s Guide Printing Copying Scanning Maintaining the Printer Solving Problems NPD6205 01 EN ...
Page 15: ...Part Names and Functions Front 16 Rear 17 ...
Page 31: ...Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 32 ...
Page 74: ...Copying Copying Originals 75 Copying ID card 80 ...
Page 228: ...Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site 229 Contacting Epson Support 229 ...