The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Solutions
Perform a nozzle check 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.
& “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 101
Printing is paused.
Solutions
Do not open the printer cover or the front paper feeder during printing. If you open the printer cover or
the front paper feeder during printing, printing is paused and it may cause unexpected colors in the
printout.
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment
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following causes can be considered.
The print head position is out of alignment.
Solutions
On the printer's control panel, select
> Maintenance > Print Head Alignment to align the print
head.
The bidirectional printing setting is enabled.
Solutions
If print quality does not improve even aer aligning the print head, disable the bidirectional setting.
During bidirectional (or high speed) printing, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and
vertical lines may be misaligned. Disabling this setting may slow down printing speed but improve print
quality.
❏ Windows
Select Quality Options as the Level setting on the printer driver's Main tab, and then clear High
Speed.
❏ Mac OS
Select Print Settings from the print dialog's pop-up menu, and then clear High Speed.
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