Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5194 User Manual - Page 192

Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Parent topic: Solving Problems White or Dark Lines in Printout If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded. • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product. • Turn off any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. • You may need to replace the ink cartridge. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Type Settings - Control Panel Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: • Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. 192