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trying all of the solutions, contact Epson support.
If you cannot solve printing or copying problems, see the following related information.
Related Information
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Cannot Solve Printing or Copying Problems
Try the following problems in order starting at the top until you solve the problem.
❏ Make sure you match the paper type loaded in the printer and the paper type set on the printer to the paper
type settings in the printer driver.
“Paper Size and Type Settings” on page 30
❏ Use a higher quality setting on the control panel or the printer driver.
❏ Align the print head.
“Aligning the Print Head (Control Panel)” on page 149
❏ Run a nozzle check to see if the print head nozzles are clogged.
If there are missing segments in the nozzle check pattern, the nozzles may be clogged. Repeat head cleaning and
the nozzle check alternately 3 times and check if the clogging has cleared.
Note that print head cleaning uses some ink.
“Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 146
❏ Turn o the printer, wait for at least 12 hours, and then check if the clogging has cleared.
If the problem is clogging, leaving the printer for a while without printing may solve the problem.
You can check the following items while the printer is o.
❏ Check that you are using genuine Epson ink bottles.
Try to use genuine Epson ink bottles. e use of non-genuine ink bottles may cause print quality to decline.
❏ Make sure that there are no paper fragments le inside the printer.
When you remove the paper, do not touch the translucent lm with your hand or the paper.
❏ Check the paper.
Check if the paper is curled or loaded with the printable side facing up.
“Paper Handling Precautions” on page 30
“Available Paper and Capacities” on page 286
“Unavailable Paper Types” on page 291
❏ If you turn o the printer, wait for at least 12 hours, and if print quality has still not improved, run Power
Cleaning.
“Running Power Cleaning” on page 147
If you cannot solve the problem by checking the solutions above, you may need to request repairs. Contact Epson
support.
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