Epson XP-8700 Series

The paper type setting does not match the paper loaded.
Solutions
Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
& “List of Paper Types” on page 29
The print quality is set to low.
Solutions
When printing on plain paper, print using a higher quality setting.
❏ Control panel
Select High as the Quality setting.
“Menu Options for Paper and Print Settings” on page 50
❏ Windows
Select High from Quality on the printer driver's Main tab.
❏ Mac OS
Select Fine as Print Quality from the print dialog's Print Settings menu.
The print head position is out of alignment.
Solutions
Select the Maintenance > Print Head Alignment > Horizontal Alignment menu on the control panel to
align the print head.
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment
e following causes can be considered.
The print head position is out of alignment.
Solutions
Select the Maintenance > Print Head Alignment > Vertical Alignment menu on the control panel to
align the print head.
The bidirectional printing setting is enabled.
Solutions
If print quality does not improve even aer aligning the print head, disable the bidirectional setting.
Solving Problems > Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality is Poor > Print Quality is Poor
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