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■ Make sure you’re using genuine Epson ink cartridges and you use them within six
months after you open the packages.
■ If you have a Macintosh, try using Automatic mode. See Printing with Mac OS X
10.5 or Printing with Mac OS X 10.2.8, 10.3, and 10.4 for instructions.
■ Align the print head.
Your printout is blurry or smeared.
■ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face-down (the printable
side should be face-up).
■ Make sure your paper is not damaged, dirty, or too old.
■ Make sure the Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see
Selecting the Correct Paper Type for guidelines.
■ Use a support sheet with special paper or load your paper one sheet at a time.
■ Make sure your paper meets the specifications listed in Paper.
■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson
inks.
■ Make sure you’re using genuine Epson ink cartridges and you use them within six
months after you open the packages.
■ The printer won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat,
stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions.
■ The print head nozzles may need cleaning.
■ Align the print head.
■ Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed.