The Prints Are Not What You Expected - Epson SC-T5400 Series User Manual

SC-T5400 Series/SC-T5400M Series/SC-T3400 Series/SC-T3400N Series User's Guide

The prints are not what you expected

Main troubleshooting procedures
If the following problems with print quality occur, then respond by following the process flow on this page.
Horizontal or vertical banding
o Check the paper
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Check that the paper is compatible with the printer, and that there are no wrinkles, folds, or bending.
"Epson Special Media" on page 218,"Supported Commercially Available Paper" on page 224
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"Notes on Loading the Paper" on page 34
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Check that the paper type setting matches the loaded paper, and if not, change it.
"Setting Loaded Paper" on page 44
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If print results do not improve
o Perform Easy Adjustment
Paper settings are optimized for the paper loaded.
"Optimizing Paper Settings (Media Adjust)" on page 48
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If "Auto Adjustment is unable to start because there is a problem with the paper or
printing status..." is displayed
If not satisfied with the results of adjustment
Problem Solver
Duplicated ruled lines or warped
lettering
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Wrinkling, smearing, or uneven
coloring