o
Are media settings correct?
Confirm that the media settings in the software RIP or
on the printer match the media actually in use.
o
Have you compared the printing result with
the image on the display monitor?
Since monitors and printers produce colors
differently, printed colors will not always match
on-screen colors perfectly.
o
Was a printer cover opened during printing?
Opening covers during printing causes the print head
to stop abruptly, resulting in uneven colors. Do not
open the covers while printing is in progress.
o
Is Ink is low. displayed on the control panel's
screen?
The print quality may decline when the ink is low. We
recommend replacing the ink cartridge with a new
one. If there is a difference in color after replacing the
ink cartridge, try performing head cleaning a few
times.
o
Shake the ink cartridges.
The ink may have sedimented (components settling
to the bottom of the liquid). Remove the ink cartridges
and shake them.
U
“Periodic shaking of ink cartridges” on page 133
The print is not positioned properly
on the media.
o
Is the media loaded correctly and are the
margins correct?
If the media is not loaded correctly, the results may be
off center or part of the data may not be printed. You
should also check whether the correct options are
selected for
Side Margin
and
Print Start Position
in
the setup menu.
U
U
“General Settings menu” on page 152
o
Is the media skewed?
If the media is not loaded correctly, the media may
skew and the print position may be displaced. Be
careful of the following, and load the media correctly.
❏
When pulling out the media, hold the center of
the media in one hand, and pull it straight out.
❏
When you attach the end of the media to the roll
core, pull the center section of the media straight
down as you affix it.
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U
“Using the Auto Take-up Reel Unit” on page 77
o
Is the media wide enough for the print data?
Although printing normally stops if the print image is
wider than the media, data will be printed beyond the
edges of the media if
Off
is selected for
Width
Detection
in the setup menu. Choose
On
for
Width
Detection
in the setup menu.
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“General Settings menu” on page 152
Vertical ruled lines are misaligned.
o
Is the media wavy?
Certain types of media may develop waves under
some conditions (humidity and temperature) while
installed in the printer. If a wave has developed, press
the
button in the control panel to feed the media
and avoid the affected area. We recommend that you
lower the temperature and humidity to prevent
waves developing.
o
Is the print head misaligned?
If the print head is misaligned, ruled lines may be
misaligned accordingly. When vertical ruled lines are
misaligned, select
Print Adjustments
-
Print Head
Alignment
in the media settings to adjust print head
misalignment that occurs during printing.
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“Print Head Alignment” on page 93
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