Troubleshooting 277
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Blurry or smeared printout
❏ Make sure that you are using the appropriate printer driver
for your printer.
❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson.
& See “Paper” on page 333
❏ Use genuine Epson ink cartridges.
❏ Make sure that the printer is on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted.
❏ Make sure that your paper is not damaged, dirty, or too old.
❏ Make sure that your paper is dry and that the printable side
is facing up.
❏ Clear all customized settings, and select Text settings as the
Quality Option setting on your printer’s software (Windows).
Clear all customized settings, and select Automatic as the
Mode setting on your printer’s software (Macintosh).
& See “Making settings on the Main menu” on page 125 (for
Windows)
& See “Print Dialog Box” on page 176 (Mac OS 9)
& See “Print Dialog Box” on page 159 (Mac OS X)
❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or
curl it slightly in the opposite direction.
❏ Make sure that the Media Type setting in your printer’s
software is correct.
❏ Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed,
especially if you are using transparencies.
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