Specifications

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6-6 | Solving Problems
Improving Print Quality
You can often improve print quality by doing the following:
•
Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 5-4 for instructions.
•
Align the print head. See page 5-6 for instructions.
•
When you send a print job, make sure your print options are set
correctly. For more information, see Chapter 3 (Macintosh) or 4
(Windows).
If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions below.
Print quality problems
Problem Solution
Your print has
horizontal
banding.
• Check the
Ink Out
lights to see if you are low on ink. Replace ink cartridges if
necessary, as described on page 5-8.
• Run a nozzle check and cleaning cycle. See page 5-4 for instructions.
• Make sure the
Media Type
setting in the printer software is correct for the media
you’re printing on.
• If you’re using cut sheet media, make sure the printable side is face up.
• Choose a higher resolution, such as
SuperPhoto - 2880dpi
.
Try adjusting your paper configuration settings (page 3-14 for Macintosh or page 4-12
for Windows). Check these settings:
• Make sure the Paper Thickness setting is correct for the paper you’re printing on.
• If you’re printing on thin paper that’s getting saturated with ink, reduce the Paper
Suction
.
• Use the Paper Feed Adjustment to tune out banding.
• If you’ve created a custom paper profile, be sure to return the setting to standard
(STD) when you’re done using it. See page 2-23.
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