Print Quality Problems - Epson 1280 Printer Basics Manual

For the fastest printing, try these tips:
Choose
doesn't include color.
Set the Quality/Speed slider to
.
Speed
Turn
MicroWeave
turn
High Speed
these settings are on the Advanced
window. In Macintosh OS X, these
settings are on the Print Settings
window.
If you're using the parallel port,
enable ECP/DMA mode. See your
computer documentation or
contact the manufacturer for help.

Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).
The print head nozzles may need
cleaning; see page 37 for
instructions.
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Problem Solving
ink if your document
Black
®
off and/or
on. In Windows,
Make sure the Media Type setting
matches the paper you loaded; see
page 33 for guidelines.
Make sure the printable side of the
paper is face up. It's usually whiter
or shinier.
The ink cartridges may need
replacing. To replace an ink
cartridge, see page 39.
Try using Automatic mode. See
page 21 (Windows) or page 25
(Macintosh OS X) for instructions.
Run the Print Head Alignment
utility; see page 43 for instructions.
Set the paper thickness lever to the
0 position. Set the lever to the +
position when you print on thicker
paper or envelopes. You may also
need to turn off
High Speed
printer software.
in the