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Solving Print Quality Problems, White or Dark Lines in Printout

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• Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Solving Print Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your computer screen. White or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Parent topic: Solving Problems Related topics Solving Scanned Image Quality 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 cartridges. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems 265

Section	Page
Contents	3
Product Basics	14
Setting Up the Control Panel	14
Control Panel Buttons and Lights	14
Using the LCD Screen	15
Adjusting Control Panel Position	16
Changing LCD Screen Language	16
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds	16
Turning Off Auto Selection Mode	17
Turning On Quiet Mode	17
Product Parts Locations	17
Product Parts - Top	18
Product Parts - Front	19
Product Parts - Inside	20
Product Parts - Back	21
The Power Off and Sleep Timers	21
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel	22
Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control Panel	23
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Windows	25
Changing the Power and Sleep Timer Settings - Mac OS X	26
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More	28
Using Epson Email Print	28
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App	28
Using Epson Remote Print	29
Using Epson Scan to Cloud	29
Using AirPrint	30
Using Google Cloud Print	30
Wi-Fi or Wired Networking	32
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup	32
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel	33
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup	35
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode	36
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	39
Using WPS to Connect to a Network	39
Printing a Network Status Sheet	40
Changing or Updating Network Connections	42
Accessing the Web Config Utility	42
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection	42
Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network Connection	43
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router	43
Disabling Wi-Fi Features	44
Loading Paper	45
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)	45
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)	48
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot	52
Loading Envelopes	57
Paper Loading Capacity	60
Available Epson Papers	61
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility	64
Paper or Media Type Settings	65
Placing Originals on the Product	66
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass	66
Copying	68
Copying Documents or Photos	68
Paper Type Settings - Copying	69
Paper Size Settings - Copying	70
Copying Options	70
Copying and Restoring Photos	73
Printing From a Computer	75
Printing with Windows	75
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows	75
Paper Source Options - Windows	78
Basic Print Options - Windows	78
Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows	79
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows	81
Advanced Print Options - Windows	81
Color Management Options - Windows	82
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows	82
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows	84
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows	85
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows	88
Print Density Adjustments - Windows	88
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows	88
Checking Print Status - Windows	89
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows	90
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens	91
Changing Automatic Update Options	93
Printing with Mac OS X	93
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X	94
Paper Source Options - Mac OS X	97
Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X	97
Print Options - Mac OS X	98
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X	98
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X	99
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Mac OS X	100
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - Mac OS X	102
Managing Color - Mac OS X	103
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X	104
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X	105
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X	106
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X	107
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X	108
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button	109
Scanning	110
Starting a Scan	110
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel	110
Scan to Memory Card Options	112
Changing Default Scan Button Settings	113
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon	113
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program	116
Selecting Epson Scan Settings	117
Scan Modes	118
Selecting the Scan Mode	118
Scanning in Full Auto Mode	119
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode	122
Scanning in Home Mode	122
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode	125
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode	128
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode	129
Scanning in Office Mode	131
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode	133
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode	135
Scanning in Professional Mode	136
Available Image Types - Professional Mode	139
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode	139
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode	142
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode	144
Image Preview Guidelines	147
Scan Resolution Guidelines	147
Selecting Scan File Settings	148
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings	149
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture	150
Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture	152
Scanning Special Projects	152
Scanning to a PDF File	152
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan	155
Using Memory Cards With Your Product	157
Inserting a Memory Card	157
Memory Card Types	158
Memory Card File Specifications	159
Removing a Memory Card	159
Printing from a Memory Card	160
Viewing and Printing Photos	160
Viewing and Printing Photos	161
Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen	162
Photo Adjustment Options - Memory Card	162
Print Setting Options - Memory Card	163
Paper Type Settings - Memory Card	165
Printing Photo Layouts from a Memory Card	166
Photo Layout Options	168
Printing Photo Greeting Cards	168
Creating and Printing a Greeting Card Template	168
Printing a Greeting Card from a Template	170
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card	171
Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer	171
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer	172
Using an External Device with Your Product	173
Printing from a Camera	173
Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings	173
Print Settings - Camera	176
Photo Adjustments - Camera	178
Connecting and Printing from a Camera	180
Printing from a Camera Wirelessly	180
Viewing or Printing from a USB Flash Drive or External Device	181
USB Device File Specifications	181
Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External Device	182
Printing Personalized Projects	183
Printing Coloring Book Pages	183
Printing Personalized Note Paper	185
Printing Lined Paper, Graph Paper, and Music Sheets	187
Printing Calendar Pages	189
Printing on CDs/DVDs	191
CD/DVD Printing Features	191
Loading a CD/DVD	191
Removing a Printed CD/DVD	194
Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass	195
Copying onto a CD/DVD	195
Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD	197
Printing a Jewel Case Insert from a Memory Card	198
Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer	200
Printing on a CD/DVD with Windows	200
Designing a CD/DVD - Windows	200
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Windows	201
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Windows	202
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Windows	204
Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS X	205
Designing a CD/DVD - Mac OS X	206
Printing Your CD/DVD Design - Mac OS X	207
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position - Mac OS X	207
Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality - Mac OS X	209
Replacing Ink Cartridges	211
Check Cartridge Status	211
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen	211
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows	212
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X	215
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges	216
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers	216
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges	217
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges	221
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows	221
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X	222
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows	223
Adjusting Print Quality	225
Print Head Maintenance	225
Print Head Nozzle Check	225
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel	225
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility	227
Print Head Cleaning	229
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel	230
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility	231
Print Head Alignment	234
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel	234
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility	235
Cleaning the Paper Path	237
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product	238
Cleaning Your Product	238
Transporting Your Product	238
Solving Problems	241
Checking for Software Updates	241
Product Status Messages	242
Running a Product Check	243
Resetting Control Panel Defaults	245
Solving Setup Problems	246
Noise After Ink Installation	246
Software Installation Problems	246
Control Panel Setup Problems	247
Solving Network Problems	247
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point	248
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network	249
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window	249
Cannot Print Over a Network	250
Cannot Scan Over a Network	251
Solving Copying Problems	251
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies	252
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While	252
Solving Paper Problems	252
Paper Feeding Problems	252
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product	253
Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette	254
Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer	255
Paper Ejection Problems	257
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer	258
Nothing Prints	258
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar	259
Error After Cartridge Replacement	259
Printing is Slow	260
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems	261
Inverted Image	261
Too Many Copies Print	262
Blank Pages Print	262
Incorrect Margins on Printout	262
Border Appears on Borderless Prints	263
Incorrect Characters Print	263
Incorrect Image Size or Position	264
Slanted Printout	264
Solving Print Quality Problems	265
White or Dark Lines in Printout	265
Blurry or Smeared Printout	266
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps	267
Grainy Printout	268
Incorrect Colors	269
Solving Scanning Problems	269
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly	270
Cannot Start Epson Scan	270
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems	271
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only	272
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images	272
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked	272
Image is Distorted or Blurry	273
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges	273
Image is Too Dark	273
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image	274
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image	274
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors	274
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview	275
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped	275
Solving Memory Card Problems	275
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot	275
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card	276
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card	276
When to Uninstall Your Product Software	277
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows	277
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X	278
Where to Get Help	279
Technical Specifications	280
Windows System Requirements	280
Mac System Requirements	281
Printing Specifications	281
Scanning Specifications	282
Paper Specifications	282
Printable Area Specifications	283
Ink Cartridge Specifications	285
Memory Card Specifications	286
Dimension Specifications	287
Electrical Specifications	288
Environmental Specifications	288
Interface Specifications	289
External USB Device Specifications	289
Network Interface Specifications	289
Safety and Approvals Specifications	290
Notices	292
Important Safety Instructions	292
General Product Safety Instructions	292
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	294
LCD Screen Safety Instructions	295
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions	295
FCC Compliance Statement	295
Software Notice	296
Trademarks	298
Copyright Notice	299
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment	299
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	300
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products	300