User`s guide

Print quality or tone is uneven
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment.
The imaging cartridge may be near the end of its service
life.
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that the imaging cartridge is near the end of its service
life, try the following procedure. Remove the imaging cartridge,
gently rock it back and forth, and then reinstall it in the printer. If
the problem is not resolved, replace the imaging cartridge. See
“Replacing Consumable Products” on page 116.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the imaging cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the
printer driver.
There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge. Replace the imaging cartridge. See “Replacing Consumable
Products” on page 116.
Half-tone images print unevenly
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Be sure to
use paper that is newly unwrapped.
The imaging cartridge may be near the end of its service
life.
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that the imaging cartridge is near the end of its service
life, try the following procedure. Remove the imaging cartridge,
gently rock it back and forth, and then reinstall it in the printer. If
the problem is not resolved, replace the imaging cartridge. See
“Replacing Consumable Products” on page 116.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the imaging cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the
printer driver.
The gradation setting is too small when printing
graphics.
For Windows users, on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver,
click the Advanced tab and select the More Settings button.
Then select the Halftoning.
There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge. Replace the imaging cartridge. See “Replacing Consumable
Products” on page 116.
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