Bands across printout Epson Stylus 1280

If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.

The Epson Stylus® Photo 1280 inkjet printer is the ideal large-format choice. It creates beautiful 8″ x 10″ prints in as fast as 1 minute 50 seconds¹ and inspiring 13″ x 44″ panoramas faster than ever.

What should I do? If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to run the print head alignment utility from the driver to align the print head. Your printer must be connected to a local port, not on a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility.

If your Epson printer is printing out faint images, skipping lines, or is streaking your image with lines, chances are you have a clogged nozzle–a common problem many users have with Epson printers. It`s unavoidable that print heads clog over time as small amounts of ink residue dry up and collect in the nozzles.

If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.

There are four primary causes for horizontal banding on prints from inkjet printers, (1) nozzle clogs, (2) mis-aligned print heads, (3) low quality print settings (4) incorrect paper thickness settings. Below we will describe each of these causes for horizontal banding as well as ways to try and fix them.

This cartridge is rated to yield approximately 350 pages and features DURABrite Ultra instant-dry pigment ink for professional-quality prints.

Make sure you selected the correct paper size and layout settings in your printing program and printer software. Make sure you selected the correct paper size on the control panel. Make sure your paper is positioned correctly for feeding into the printer. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper.

Banding is a defect in inkjet printing that will appear as horizontal or vertical lines, streaks or bands in the printed output. Everyone will eventually experience some type of banding with their inkjet printer. To resolve the issue, it is important to quickly identify the type of banding that is occurring.

If your printouts become grainy or blurry, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to align the print head. Note: Dark or light bands may also appear on your prints if your print head nozzles need cleaning. You can align the print head using the control panel or your software. Using the Control Panel.

A printer printing lines on the page are normally caused by a blocked, dirty, or damaged print head. Blocked ink cartridge nozzles, or not removing protective seals correctly when you installed a new ink cartridge can also cause missing lines of print.

If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. Slide the edge guides to the edges of the paper. Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one sheet at a time.