o
Is there a gap between both edges of the roll
paper and the flanges?
Confirm that the spindle flanges are right up against
both edges of the roll paper, with no gaps. If there are
any gaps, then the paper is fed at an angle, and this
may result in wrinkling.
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“Loading Roll Paper” on page 26
o
Has Media Adjust been carried out?
Confirm that paper type settings that match the paper
being used, and perform Media Adjust.
U
“Setting Loaded Paper” on page 35
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“Optimizing Paper Settings (Media Adjust)” on
o
Is the roll paper tension weak?
If wrinkles occur on the roll paper, increase the paper
tension settings. In the Roll paper information area -
Advanced Media Setting
-
Back Tension
, select
High
or
Extra High
.
The reverse side of the printed paper
is soiled.
o
Is ink dry on the printed surface?
Depending on the printing density and paper type,
the ink may take a while to dry. Do not stack the paper
until the printed surface is dry.
Additionally, setting the drying time on the printer in
Roll Paper
-
Advanced Media Setting
-
Drying Time
-
Drying Time per Page
to a longer time will stop
post-print processing (ejection, cutting), waiting for
the paper to dry naturally.
U
Blurred text, lines, and images
o
Is the Media Type setting correct?
Confirm that the paper type selected with the printer
matches the paper being used, and that the printer
driver Media Type settings are
Use Printer Settings
.
The amount of ink to be fired is controlled according
to the media type. If the settings do not match the
paper loaded, too much ink may be fired.
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“Setting Loaded Paper” on page 35
o
Is the Color Density setting appropriate?
On the printer driver Advanced screen, click
Paper
Configuration
, and decrease the ink density. The
printer may be printing with too much ink for some
paper. We recommend that black and color densities
be decreased similarly.
o
Are you printing on tracing paper?
If too much ink is discharged, on the printer driver
Advanced screen, click
Paper Configuration
, and
decrease the ink density. Alternatively, changing the
Paper Type
to
Tracing Paper <LowDuty>
may result
in an improvement.
Feeding or ejecting problems
Unable to feed or eject paper.
o
Is the paper loaded in the correct position?
See the following for the correct paper loading
positions.
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“Loading Roll Paper” on page 26
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“Loading paper into the auto sheet feeder” on
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“Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on page 34
o
Is the paper loaded in the correct direction?
Load cut sheets vertically. If they are not loaded in the
correct direction, the paper may not be recognized
and an error may occur.
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“Loading paper into the auto sheet feeder” on
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“Loading Cut Sheet(1 sheet)” on page 34
o
Is the paper wrinkled or creased?
Do not use old paper or paper with creases in it.
Always use new paper.
o
Is the paper damp?
Do not use paper that is damp. Also, Epson special
media should be left in the bag until you intend to use
it. If it is left out for a long time, the paper curls up and
gets damp so that it does not feed properly.
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