The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Solutions
Perform a nozzle check using the Print Quality Adjustment feature to see if the print head nozzles are
clogged. Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are
clogged. If you have not used the printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink
drops may not be discharged.
& “Adjusting the Print Quality” on page 146
The print settings and the paper size loaded in the printer are dierent.
Solutions
Change the print settings according to the paper size loaded in the paper cassette. Load paper in the
paper cassette that matches the print settings.
Multiple sheets of paper are fed into the printer at the same time.
Solutions
See the following to prevent multiple sheets of paper being fed into the printer at the same time.
& “Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time” on page 172
Paper Is Smeared or Scued
e following causes can be considered.
Paper is loaded incorrectly.
Solutions
When horizontal banding (perpendicular to the printing direction) appears, or the top or bottom of the
paper is smeared, load paper in the correct direction and slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper.
& “Loading Paper” on page 31
The paper path is smeared.
Solutions
When vertical banding (horizontal to the printing direction) appears, or the paper is smeared, clean the
paper path.
& “Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears” on page 151
Solving Problems
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