Solutions
Perform a nozzle check to see if the print head nozzles are clogged. Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. If you have not used the printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink drops may not be discharged.
Solutions
When printing from the control panel or from the Windows printer driver, the Epson auto photo adjustment setting is applied by default depending on the paper type. Try change the setting.
Control panel
Change the Fix Photo setting from Auto to any other option. If changing the setting does not work, select Enhance Off as the Fix Photo setting.
Windows printer driver
On the More Options tab, select Custom in Color Correction, and then click Advanced. Change the Scene Correction setting from Automatic to any other option. If changing the setting does not work, use any color correction method other than PhotoEnhance in Color Management.
Solutions
In the Windows printer driver, select the Maintenance tab, Extended Settings, and then enable the Print grayscale using black ink only setting.
On (except photo): Prints grayscale sections, except for photos, using black ink only. All Photos including monochrome photos are printed using both black and color inks.
On (full page): Prints all grayscale sections, including photos, using black ink only. Note that color photos may be printed in different colors. In this case, select On (except photo).
