& “Horizontal banding” on page 65
& “Vertical banding or misalignment” on
page 65
& “Horizontal banding” on page 65 & “Vertical banding or misalignment” on
page 65
& “Incorrect or missing colors” on page 66
& “Blurry or smeared print” on page 66
Horizontal banding
❏ Make sure the printable side (the whiter or glossier side) of the paper is face up in the rear paper feed.
❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles.
& “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 48
❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges.
❏ Make sure the paper type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the product.
& “Selecting Paper” on page 13
❏ If banding appears at intervals of 2.5 cm, run the Print Head Alignment utility.
& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 50
Vertical banding or misalignment
❏ Make sure the printable side (the whiter or glossier side) of the paper is face up in the rear paper feed.
❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles.
& “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 48
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