Epson M1170 Series User Manual

❏ Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
❏ Align the print head from a computer.
❏ When printing on plain paper, print using a higher quality setting.
Related Information
& “List of Paper Type” on page 40
& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 85
Vertical Banding or Misalignment
❏ Align the print head.
❏ If print quality does not improve even
aer
aligning the print head, print using a higher quality setting.
Related Information
& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 85
Print Quality is Poor
Check the following if the print quality is poor due to blurry prints, banding, missing colors, faded colors, and
misalignment in the prints.
Checking the printer
❏ Make sure the initial ink charging is complete.
❏ Rell the ink tank if the ink level is below the lower line.
❏ Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
❏ Align the print head.
Checking the paper
❏ Use paper supported by this printer.
❏ Do not print on paper that is damp, damaged, or too old.
❏ If the paper is curled or the envelope is
pued
up,
atten
it.
❏ Do not stack the paper immediately aer printing.
❏ Dry the printouts completely before ling or displaying them. When drying the printouts, avoid direct sun light,
do not use a dryer, and do not touch the printed side of paper.
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Epson M1170 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	M1170 Series
Category	Printer
Language	English