Operation Manual

Improving Print Quality 265
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Note:
❏ If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four
or five times, turn the printer off and leave it alone overnight. Then,
do the nozzle check again, and repeat the head cleaning if necessary.
❏ If the print quality still has not improved, at least one of your ink
cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.
& See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 216
❏ If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges,
contact your dealer.
❏ To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at
least once every month.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal
banding, you may be able to solve this problem from your
computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer
software. Epson recommends aligning the print head
automatically. To align the print head automatically, select
Automatic in the on-screen instruction.
Refer to the appropriate section below.
Note:
Do not press the ) paper button to cancel printing while printing a test
pattern with the Print Head Alignment utility.