Epson 2500 User Manual
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Solving Problems
Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image.
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Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To run a
cleaning cycle, see “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 126.
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Check the LCD panel for a message that you’re low on ink;
see page 121 for instructions.
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Make sure the
Media Type
setting matches the paper
you’re using. See “Choosing the Right Settings for EPSON
Papers” on page 48 for guidelines.
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Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded
face down.
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Try using Automatic mode. See “Basic Printing with
Windows” on page 39 or “Basic Printing on a Macintosh”
on page 42 for instructions.
Your printout is grainy.
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Try using a higher quality paper.
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Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See “Aligning the
Print Head” on page 129 for instructions.
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You may need to increase the image resolution or print it in
a smaller size. See your software documentation for
instructions.