Problem Solver
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Test pattern does not print correctly
The prints are not what you expected
Print quality is poor, uneven, too light, or too dark.
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Perform head cleaning.
The nozzles may be clogged. Print a test pattern again after performing head cleaning.
See
“Head Cleaning” on page 86.
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Has the printer been left unused for a long time?
If the printer has not been used for a long time, the nozzles may have dried up and have been clogged. Steps to take when the
printer has not been used for a long time. See
“Notes When Not Using the Printer” on page 24.
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Are the print head nozzles clogged?
If the nozzles are clogged, specific nozzles do not fire ink and the print quality declines. Try printing a test pattern.
See
“Checking for Clogged Nozzles” on page 84.
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Was Head Alignment performed?
Select
Head Alignment
to realign the print head when print results seem grainy or out of focus.
See
“Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)” on page 73.
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Have you tried Feed Adjustment?
Large discrepancies in the feed amount cause banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of uneven color). Perform Feed
Adjustment according to the media used.
See
“Feed Adjustment (manual)” on page 67.
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Is the after heater temperature appropriate?
Raise the temperature if the print results are blurred or smudged or the ink clots. Note, however, that raising the temperature
too high can cause the media to shrink, wrinkle, or deteriorate.
In addition, the heaters may require some time to reach the desired temperature if the ambient temperature is low. The after
heater may also not have the desired effect after reaching the selected temperature if the media is too cold. Allow the media
to warm to room temperature before use.
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Are you using a genuine Epson ink pack?
This printer is designed for use with the genuine Epson ink packs specified in this manual. Using any other type of ink pack
may result in reduced print quality.
We recommend using only the genuine ink packs specified in this manual.
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Are you using an old ink pack?
The print quality declines when an old ink pack is used. Use a new ink pack. Use all the ink in the ink pack before the date
printed on the ink pack.