Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight Lines Appear in the Copied Image
The following causes can be considered.
The paper path is dirty.
Solutions
Load and eject paper without printing to clean the paper path.
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“Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears” on page 130
There is dust or dirt on the originals or the scanner glass.
Solutions
Remove any dust or dirt that adheres to the originals, and clean the scanner glass.
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“Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 130
There is dust or dirt on the ADF or originals.
Solutions
Clean the ADF, and remove any dust or dirt that adheres to the originals.
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“Cleaning the ADF” on page 131
The original was pressed with too much force.
Solutions
If you press with too much force, blurring, smudges, and spots may occur.
Do not press with too much force on the original or the document cover.
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“Placing Originals” on page 33
The copy density setting is too high.
Solutions
Lower the copy density setting.
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“Basic Menu Options for Copying” on page 85
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Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing Quality is Poor
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Summary of Contents for WF-3820 Series
Page 16: ...Part Names and Functions Front 17 Inside 18 Rear 19 ...
Page 27: ...Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions 28 Paper Size and Type Settings 28 Loading Paper 30 ...
Page 32: ...Placing Originals Placing Originals 33 Originals that are not Supported by the ADF 34 ...
Page 375: ...Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site 376 Contacting Epson Support 376 ...