Stylus Pro 4880 Field Repair Guide 1/17/08
Smear Printer Component, Software Item, LCD Display, Printer Button  Page 131.
Smear
Note: A smear is caused by something “smearing” the intended image, after the image is printed.
Many times smearing is a result of non-Epson media or ink. Non-Epson ink or media may dry to slowly, resulting in a 
smear after the image leaves the Printer. Adjusting the User Menu: Custom Paper: Drying Time: setting can slow 
down the Printer, allowing the image to dry properly.
Inspect the image while it is being printed. Look for any component or object that is making contact with the image 
while the image is still in the Printer.
Use another Computer with the Epson Driver and Epson Media to eliminate the users equipment over saturating the 
media.