Epson stylus c42 User Manual

Solving Problems

Your printer is performing routine 
maintenance.

Make sure your system meets the 
requirements listed on 

. If you’re printing a 

high-resolution image, you need 
more than the minimum 
requirements listed. You may also 
need to:

■

Clear space on your hard drive 
or run a defragmentation utility.

■

Close programs that you’re not 
using.

■

Increase your system’s memory.

For the fastest printing, try these 
tips:

■

Choose black ink in your 
printer software if your 
document doesn’t include color.

■

For Windows, choose 

Draft

 for 

Quality Type.

■

For Macintosh, set the 
Quality/Speed slider to 

Speed

.

■

If your printer is connected to a 
hub, disconnect unused USB 
devices.

■

The print head nozzles may 
need cleaning; see 

instructions. 

■

Make sure the Paper Type 
setting (Media Type setting for 
Macintosh) matches the paper 
you loaded; see 

 for 

guidelines.

■

Make sure the printable side of 
the paper is face up. It’s usually 
whiter or shinier.

■

The ink cartridges may need 
replacing. To replace an ink 
cartridge, see 

■

If you have a Macintosh, try 
using Automatic mode. See 

 (Macintosh OS X) or 

 (Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 

9.x) for instructions.