Faint Printout Or Gaps; Blurry Or Smeared Printout - Epson STYLUS PRO 9000 User Manual

Faint printout or gaps

Try one or more of these solutions:
Make sure that the ink cartridges do not exceed the expiry
date. The expiry date is labeled on the outside of the ink
cartridge.
For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main
menu. Make sure it is correct for the paper you're using.
For Macintosh, check the Media Type setting in the Print
dialog box. Make sure it is correct for the paper you're using.
Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink
nozzles. See "Using the Printer Utilities" on page 48.
Check the Ink Out lights. If necessary, replace ink cartridges.
See "Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 104.
Select thinner paper in the SelecType mode. Check the paper
number setting in the Paper Configuration menu. See
"SelecType Settings" on page 16.
The platen gap may be too wide for your paper. Change the
platen gap setting from WIDE to AUTO in the Printer Setting
menu of the SelecType mode. See "SelecType Settings" on
page 16.

Blurry or smeared printout

Try one or more of these solutions:
For Windows, check the Media Type setting in the Main
menu. Make sure it is correct for the paper you're using.
For Macintosh, check the Media Type setting in the Print
dialog box. Make sure it is correct for the paper you're using.
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