SymptomLight or blurred charactersSmudged or dark charactersCharacters with white linesCause and Solution• You may be using ‘Fast Draft’ print quality or ‘Normal’mode. Try using ‘High’ print quality. See page 2.5.• The print cartridge may be running out of ink. Replace theprint cartridge. See page 3.20. The Status monitor shows theamount of ink left in the cartridge.• Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. Tryanother type of paper.• You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper.• The print head may need cleaning. See ‘Print CartridgeNozzle Test’ on page 3.15.• Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. Tryanother type of paper.• Make sure that the paper is straight and unwrinkled.• Let ink dry before handling the paper. You can use ‘DryTime Delay’ check box in the print setting. See page 2.5.• Change the ‘Print Quality’ setting to ‘Fast Draft.’ See page2.5.• The print head may need cleaning. See ‘Print CartridgeNozzle Test’ on page 3.15.• The print cartridge may be running out of ink. Replace theprint cartridge. The Status monitor shows the amount ofink left in the cartridge.• Remove and reinstall the print cartridge. See ‘Replacing thePrint Cartridge’ on page 3.20.• The print head may need cleaning. See ‘Print CartridgeNozzle Test’ on page 3.15.• If printing on transparencies, try changing the fill pattern inyour application software.Print Quality is Poor3.4 Troubleshooting07-Troubleshooting 2/5/99 9:42 AM Page 4
