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FA
Q
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Attractive Print Result Is Impossible
Print Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes
Do the print heads show dot drop-out?
Carry out a printing test and make sur
e no dot drop-out o
ccurs. If dot drop-out is present, perform print
heads cleaning.
P. 40, "Printing Tests and Cleaning"
P. 55, "When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective"
Are the settings for the [PRESET] menu item appropriate?
If the settings selected with the [PRESET] menu item are not suitable for the type of media, the print result
may be adversely affected. Choose settings optimized to the media you're using.
P. 33, "Setup of Media"
P. 76, "Fully Utilizing Preset Function"
Have you carried out bidirectional correction?
When you are performing bidirectional printing, use the [ADJUST BI-DIR] menu item to carry out correction.
The optimal adjustment value may vary, depending mainly on the thickness of the media. Set or select an
adjustment value that is suited to the media. When further correction is required, such as when adjustment
made using [SIMPLE SETTING] does not enhance print result, use [DETAIL SETTING] to make correction.
P. 84, "Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing"
P. 85, "Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely"
Have you carried out feed correction?
Large misalignment in the amount of feed of the media may result in print result that seems coarse or contains
horizontal stripes. Either make the setting on the software RIP to match the type of media you're using, or
make the setting for correction on the machine.
P. 85, "Alleviating Horizontal Bands and the Like (Feed Correction Function)"
Is the head height appropriate?
Print result when the [HEAD HEIGHT] menu item is set to "HIGH" is coarser than when set to "LOW." Keep this
set to "LOW" except when changing is necessary, such as when you're using thick media.
P. 87, "Adjusting Print Head Height to Match Media Thickness"
Is the print heater at a suitable temperature?
If the ink forms lumps or smudges, raise the temperature. Note, however, that a temperature that is too high
may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle.
P. 79, "Fully Utilize the Media Heating System"
Is the print mode suitable?
If attractive print result is impossible even when the media heating system is at a high temperature, try using
a higher-quality print mode. Depending on the media, smudging may occur when using a high-quality print
mode, and results may also vary greatly depending on the settings of your software RIP (such as the color-
profile selection). Make settings suited to the media you're using.
