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.

Checking the printer

Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
Align the print head.

Checking the paper

Use paper supported by this printer.
Do not print on paper that is damp, damaged, or too old.
If the paper is curled or the envelope is puffed up, flatten it.
Do not stack the paper immediately after printing.
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.
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.

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. 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.