❏ When printing images or photos, Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper rather than plain paper. Print
on the printable side of the genuine Epson paper.
Checking the print settings
❏ Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
❏ Print using a higher quality setting.
❏ If you have selected Standard-Vivid as the quality setting on the Windows printer driver, change to Standard. If
you have selected Normal-Vivid as the quality setting on the Mac OS printer driver, change to Normal.
Checking the ink cartridge
❏ Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package.
❏ For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. is product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine
Epson ink cartridges. e use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.
Related Information
& “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 98
& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 99
& “Available Paper and Capacities” on page 35
& “List of Paper Type” on page 44
& “Paper Handling Precautions” on page 37
Paper Is Smeared or
Scued
❏ When horizontal banding 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.
❏ When vertical banding appears or the paper is smeared, clean the paper path.
❏ Place the paper on a at surface to check if it is curled. If it is, atten it.
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