Epson 1160 Printer User Manual


 
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You see wrong or missing colors.
Make sure the Ink setting is set to
Color for color images and your
application is set for color printing.
Make sure the print head nozzles are
not clogged. To clean the print head,
see page 37.
Make sure an ink cartridge isn’t low
on ink. To replace an ink cartridge;
see page 41 (if the cartridge is more
than six months old, see page 44).
If you’re printing a high-resolution
image, turn off PhotoEnhance.
Try using Automatic mode. See
page 16 (Windows) or page 21
(Macintosh) for instructions.
Make sure you’re not using
PhotoEnhance with a special effect
that alters image colors, such as
Sepia.
Your printed colors can never
exactly match your on-screen colors.
However, you can use a color
management system to get as close as
possible. For information, see your
electronic Reference Guide.
You see incorrect characters.
Make sure the interface cable is
securely connected and that the cable
meets the system requirements on
page 3 or page 4. Then try printing
again.
Make sure your printer is selected in
your application, or as the Windows
default printer or the current printer
in the Macintosh Chooser.
If you’re using a switch box with
your printer; connect the printer
directly to your computer and try
printing again.
Your printout is grainy.
Try using a higher quality paper.
Set the Quality/Speed slider to the
Quality setting in your printer
software; see page 16 (Windows) or
page 21 (Macintosh).
Run the Print Head Alignment
utility. See page 46 for instructions.
You may need to increase the image
resolution or print it in a smaller size;
see your software documentation.