T ROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER EIGHT : TROUBLESHOOTING 8.9Print Quality ProblemsProblemLight or blurredcharacters.Make sure the DRAFT mode is not selected.Check ‘Ink Level’ to see the amount of ink remaining.See page 7.3. If the print cartridge has completely runout, ‘INK OUT’ is displayed in the LCD. Install a newprint cartridge. See ‘Replacing the Print Cartridge’ onpage 7.10.Make sure you are using the correct type of paper.See ‘Paper Type and Sizes’ on page 2.7 for moreinformation.Make sure Ink Saver feature is Off in the User Options.Make sure the print cartridge is installed correctly.Clean the print cartridge. See ‘Run Nozzle Test’ on page7.5.Smudged or darkcharacters.Make sure you are using the correct type of paper. See‘Paper Type and Sizes’ on page 2.7.If you are in a Windows-based environment, selectMedium or Maximum Ink Saver Mode in the UserOptions.Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled.Let ink dry before handling the paper.Change print quality to the DRAFT mode.Clean the print cartridge. See ‘Run Nozzle Test’ on page7.5.Characters with whitelines.If ‘INK OUT’ is displayed, install a new print cartridge.See ‘Replacing the Print Cartridge’ on page 7.10.Remove and reinstall the print cartridge.Clean the print cartridge. See ‘Run Nozzle Test’ on page7.5.If printing transparencies, try changing the fill pattern inyour application software.SolutionImproperly formed ormisaligned characters.Clean the print cartridge. See ‘Run Nozzle Test’ on page7.5.Solid black areas ontransparencies containwhite streaks.Try changing the fill pattern in your applicationsoftware.A-Chapter 8(US) 4/16/98 8:47 AM Page 8.9
