Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5299 Users Guide - Page 203

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. • Adjust the print quality in the product software. • You may need to replace the ink pack. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Print Quality Adjustment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac Related topics Replacing Ink Supply Units (Ink Packs) and Maintenance Boxes Loading Paper 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. • Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. 203