Print Quality is Poor
Check the following if the print quality is poor due to blurry prints, banding, missing colors, faded colors, and misalignment in the prints.
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Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
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Align the print head.
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Use paper supported by this printer.
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Do not print on paper that is damp, damaged, or too old.
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If the paper is curled or the envelope is puffed up, flatten it.
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Do not stack the paper immediately after printing.
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Dry the printouts completely before filing or displaying them. When drying the printouts, avoid direct sun light, do not use a dryer, and do not touch the printed side of paper.
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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.
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Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
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Print using a higher quality setting.
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Epson recommends using the ink cartridge before the date printed on the package.
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For best results, use up ink cartridge within six months of opening the package.
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Try to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.
