The following causes can be considered. Check the causes and follow the solutions in order from the top.
The print head position is out of alignment.
Solutions
Align the print head.
❏
Windows
Click
Print Head Alignment
on the printer driver's
Maintenance
tab.
❏
Mac OS
Select
System Preferences
from the Apple menu >
Printers & Scanners
(or
Print & Scan
,
Print &
Fax
), and then select the printer. Click
Options & Supplies
>
Utility
>
Open Printer Utility
, and then
click
Print Head Alignment
.
The bidirectional printing setting is enabled.
Solutions
If print quality does not improve even after aligning the print head, disable the bidirectional setting.
During bidirectional (or high speed) printing, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and
vertical lines may be misaligned. Disabling this setting may slow down printing speed but improve print
quality.
❏
Windows
Clear
Bidirectional Printing
on the printer driver’s
More Options
tab.
❏
Mac OS
Select
System Preferences
from the Apple menu >
Printers & Scanners
(or
Print & Scan
,
Print &
Fax
), and then select the printer. Click
Options & Supplies
>
Options
(or
Driver
). Select
Off
as the
Bidirectional Printing
setting.
Printout Comes Out as a Blank Sheet
The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Solutions
Perform the nozzle check, and then try Power Cleaning if the print head nozzles are clogged.
&
“Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 62
&
“Running Power Cleaning” on page 64
>
Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality is Poor
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Summary of Contents for Expression Home XP-2200 Series
Page 1: ...User s Guide Printing Scanning Maintaining the Printer Solving Problems NPD6908 00 EN ...
Page 15: ...Part Names and Functions Front 16 Inside 16 Rear 17 ...
Page 18: ...Guide to the Control Panel Buttons and Functions 19 Checking Lights and Printer Status 20 ...
Page 24: ...Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions 25 Loading Papers 26 Loading Various Paper 28 ...
Page 30: ...Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 31 ...
Page 52: ...Copying Copying Basics 53 Making Multiple Copies 53 ...
Page 162: ...Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site 163 Contacting Epson Support 163 ...