Why is my Epson printer not printing Colour properly?
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper you loaded. Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software. Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. After you print, the colors in your printout need time to set as the ink dries.
How do I do a nozzle check on my Epson printer?
You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product.
- Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
- Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button.
- Select Maintenance and press the OK button.
- Select Print Head Nozzle Check and press the OK button.
Why is my Epson printer not printing magenta?
If you have an Epson printer and your prints are coming out faint, incomplete, or streaked 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.
How do I fix my printer from printing pink?
Fortunately, this is an easy fix. You should have a clean function on your printer which you can try first. You may also need to try a little isopropyl alcohol, which is what we used to clean a print head. If you’re just getting an unnatural shade of pink, then the culprit is likely to be a lack of cyan ink.
What is nozzle check?
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern. Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. NOTE. If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly.
Why is my magenta ink not working?
If you see magenta color is not printing, Fix it by opening the printer lid, and change the tanks of cartridges. Remove the print head and again put it back to the printer and keep ink tanks. Clean it, check nozzles, take the test page, and see if the error is still there.