Epson SQ-2000 User Manual

Dots still missing after

Dirty print head.

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Do extended cleaning.

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normal cleaning cycle.

Ink cartridge faulty.

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Check ink cartridge for

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Turn printer off. Re-

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effective use period.

place with new ink car-

tridge with unexpired
effective period. Clean
after replacement.

Print “bleeds” and has

Paper is too coarse or

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Do printer self-test and

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Use other side of

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blurred appearance.

overly absorbent.

inspect result.

paper.

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Replace with paper

having denser weave.

Print smudges, dries too

Paper not absorbent

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Check several sheets

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Use other side of

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slowly.

enough.

of paper stock with prin-

paper.

ter self-test.

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Replace with paper that

meets absorbency re-

quirements.

Print appears distorted--

Print head is dirty.

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Do normal cleaning op-

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dots either too coarse or

eration.

dense or appear wavy.

Interference by wind or air

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Check if printer is ex-

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Relocate printer out of

from powerful fan.

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posed to strong wind or

air current.

fan.

Print appears distorted

Tension not correct on

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Check if tractor sprock-

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Move right sprocket so

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while using continuous

continuous paper.

ets are positioned cor-

paper is pulled taut.

paper.

rectly.

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Spread paper guide

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Check if paper guide

skids evenly.

skids are evenly
spaced.