Epson PictureMate PM290 - Manual (Page 56)

56 Troubleshooting PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290
Photo Quality Problems
You see banding (light lines) in your prints.
❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see
“Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles”
on page 50.
❏ Make sure the glossy side of the paper is face up.
❏ The photo cartridge may need replacing. To
replace the cartridge, see “Replacing the
PicturePack” on page 41.
❏ The print head may need aligning; see “Aligning
the Print Head” on page 51.
Your printout is blurry or smeared.
❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson to ensure
proper saturation, ink absorption, and quality. See
“PicturePack and Paper” on page 60.
❏ Make sure you load paper with the glossy side
face up.
❏ Make sure your paper is not damp or curled, or
loaded face down (the glossy side should be face
up). If it is damp or curled, load a new stack of
paper.
Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image.
❏ The print head may need aligning; see “Aligning
the Print Head” on page 51.