Epson WorkForce 40 Quick Guide - Page 27

Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with the print quality, try these solutions: ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ■ Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled. ■ Use a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time. Remove sheets from the output tray so not too many collect at a time. ■ Make sure the output tray is fully extended. ■ Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper size and paper type settings in your printer software (see page 14). ■ For the best print quality, use Epson special paper (see page 6) and genuine Epson ink cartridges (see page 18). ■ Select a higher Quality Option or Print Quality and turn off High Speed mode in the printer software. ■ If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they are too faint, you may need to clean the print head (see page 16). This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Run a nozzle check (see page 15) to see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. See your Epson Information Center for instructions. ■ The ink cartridges may be low on ink. Check your cartridge status (see page 17) and replace cartridges, if necessary (see page 19). ■ If you are using double-sided paper and printing heavily saturated or dark images on the front side of the paper, you may notice that smudges or marks appear on the front when you print the second side. If one side of the paper will contain a lighter image or text, print that side first to eliminate marks or smudging. Problems and Solutions 27