274 Troubleshooting
If the check page does not print satisfactorily as shown below,
there is a problem with the printer. For example, if any segment
of the printed lines is missing, this could mean a clogged ink
nozzle or a misaligned print head.
The above sample may be show in black and white, but the actual check
pattern prints in color.
Print Quality Problems
If you are having print quality problems, try the solutions offered
in this section.
Horizontal banding
❏ Make sure that the printable side of the paper is face up in the
sheet feeder.
❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink
nozzles.
& See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 252
❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility.
& See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 265
❏ Use up ink cartridges within six months after opening their
packages.
❏ Use the genuine Epson ink cartridges.
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