Copy Quality is Poor
Color Missing, Banding, or Unexpected Colors Appear in Copies
The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Perform a nozzle check using the Print Quality Adjustment feature to see if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. If you have not
used the printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink drops may not be discharged.
Related Information
& “Adjusting the Print Quality” on page 146
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 3.3 cm
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following causes can be considered.
The paper type setting does not match the paper loaded.
Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
Related Information
& “List of Paper Type” on page 31
The print head position is out of alignment.
Align the print head using the Print Quality Adjustment feature.
Related Information
& “Adjusting the Print Quality” on page 146
Solving Problems
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