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Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
White or Dark Lines in Printout
If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint:
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.
• Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product.
• Turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
• Align the print head.
• Adjust the print quality in the product software.
• When horizontal banding appears or the top or bottom of the paper is smeared, load paper in the
correct direction and slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper.
• When vertical banding appears or the paper is smeared, clean the paper path.
• You may need to refill the ink. Visually check the ink levels.
• If you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility.
Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so run this utility only if you cannot improve print quality
by cleaning the print head.
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Print Head Nozzle Check
Print Head Cleaning
Power Cleaning
Print Head Alignment
Checking the Ink and Maintenance Box Levels
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Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printing Software
Solving Problems
Solving Print Quality Problems
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How to set up existing Epson ET 3850 in a new home with a new router
To set up the Epson ET-3850 printer with a new router using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup):
1. Ensure your wireless router supports WPS.
2. On the printer's home screen, navigate using the buttons and select Wi-Fi (Recommended).
3. If the printer is already connected via Ethernet, select Change to Wi-Fi connection, then confirm by selecting Yes.
4. Choose Push Button Setup (WPS).
5. Press and hold the WPS button on your router until its security light starts flashing.
6. Press the OK button on the printer to complete the connection.
If your router does not have a WPS button, refer to its documentation for alternative connection methods.
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How do I print last page first
How do I load legal size paper or card stock into the ET-3850?
The provided information does not include specific instructions on loading legal-size paper or cardstock into the Epson ET-3850. However, it mentions that the printer can print on cardstock up to 24 lb (90 g/m²) and refers to the User's Guide for details on loading paper. Check the User's Guide for step-by-step instructions on loading legal-size paper or cardstock.
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I just had my ET-3850 printer set up and unlike my last Epson I cannot find the printer button on the Home scroll screen. - copy, scan and maintenance are there. I have a document I need to send in paper form in the next hour.
How do I change the printer screen language back to English?
I need to scan some pages and copy them to my laptop. On my old printer, it was very easy to attach a thumb drive to my printer, then attach it to my computer. Can't find a way to do this, or to get scanned pages transferred. The printer is set up as a wireless printer. What equipment and setup do I need? Please advise.
how to insure request for printing from my computer to printer works. It just won't print.
Where is the = on the screen for my router password
The scanner isn't detecting the document in the feeder
The Epson ET-3850 scanner is not detecting the document in the feeder because it mistakenly thinks the document is placed on the scanner glass instead of the feeder. This issue may be due to an error in the automatic document feeder (ADF) sensor or settings. A possible workaround is to turn off the printer, turn it back on, reselect the settings, and ensure the ADF light is on before placing the document back in the feeder.
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I'm reinstalling the print drivers including scanner but cannot get to the numeric keypad. Your guide does not address this problem