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Turn off the printer, wait for at least 12 hours, and then check if the clogging has cleared.
If the problem is clogging, leaving the printer for a while without printing may solve the problem.
You can check the following items while the printer is off.
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Check that you are using genuine Epson ink cartridges.
Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine
Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.
“Ink Cartridge Codes” on page 154
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Check if the translucent film is smeared.
If there are smears on the translucent film, carefully wipe off the smear.
“Cleaning the Translucent Film” on page 74
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Make sure that there are no paper fragments left inside the printer.
When you remove the paper, do not touch the translucent film with your hand or the paper.
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Check the paper.
Check if the paper is curled or loaded with the printable side facing up.
“Paper Handling Precautions” on page 24
“Available Paper and Capacities” on page 151
“Unavailable Paper Types” on page 153
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Make sure that you are not using an old ink cartridge.
For best results, Epson recommends using up ink cartridges before the best before date printed on the package,
or within six months of opening the package, whichever is earlier.
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If you turn off the printer, wait for at least 12 hours, and if print quality has still not improved, run Power
Cleaning.
“Running Power Cleaning” on page 71
If you cannot solve the problem by checking the solutions above, you may need to request repairs. Contact Epson
support.
Related Information
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“Before Contacting Epson” on page 173
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“Contacting Epson Support” on page 173
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Summary of Contents for XP-4200
Page 1: ...User s Guide Printing Copying Scanning Maintaining the Printer Solving Problems NPD6905 00 EN ...
Page 15: ...Part Names and Functions Front 16 Inside 16 Rear 17 ...
Page 18: ...Guide to the Control Panel Control Panel 19 Home Screen Configuration 20 Basic Operations 21 ...
Page 28: ...Placing Originals Placing Originals 29 ...
Page 172: ...Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site 173 Contacting Epson Support 173 ...