Printout problems, Nothing or a very faint image is printed, Print quality is poor – Epson L805 User Manual

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❏ If you cannot print over a network, see the Network Guide.
❏ If you are printing a large data size image, the computer may run out of memory. Print the image at a lower

resolution or a smaller size.

❏ In Windows, click Print Queue on the printer driver's Maintenance tab, and then check the following.

❏ Check if there are any paused print jobs.

Cancel printing if necessary.

❏ Make sure the printer is not offline or pending.

If the printer is offline or pending, clear the offline or pending setting from the Printer menu.

❏ Make sure the printer is selected as the default printer from the Printer menu (there should be a check mark

on the menu item).

If the printer is not selected as the default printer, set it as the default printer.

❏ Make sure the printer port is selected correctly in Property > Port from the Printer menu as follows.

Select "USBXXX" for a USB connection, or "EpsonNet Print Port" for a network connection.

❏ In Mac OS X, make sure the printer status is not Pause.

Select System Preferences from the

menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then

double-click the printer. If the printer is paused, click Resume (or Resume Printer).

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“Installing Applications” on page 67

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“Canceling Printing” on page 42

Printout Problems

Nothing or a Very Faint Image is Printed

If you have not used the printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink drops may not be
discharged. Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.

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“Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 50

Print Quality is Poor

Check the following if the print quality is poor due to blurry prints, banding, missing colors, faded colors,
misalignment, and mosaic-like patterns in the prints.

❏ Make sure the initial ink charging is complete.
❏ Check the ink tank. If the tank is empty, refill the ink immediately and clean the print head.
❏ Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
❏ If you have not used the printer for a long time, replace the ink inside the ink tubes.
❏ Align the print head.
❏ Use paper supported by this printer.

User's Guide

Solving Problems

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