The Epson WF 7620 printer is a standard printer that is suitable for use both at home and office. Some of the common printer problems can be fixed more or less easily. Here is a brief guide:
In case of Horizontal Banding:
- In such cases, one has to run the Print Head Alignment Utility and while doing so it is important to make sure that the printable side of the paper is faced upwards in the sheet feeder.
- Then, one has to run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles.
- Next, be sure to clear all the customized settings and then click on Text and Image setting under Quality Type. This can be achieved from the software’s Main Menu in case of Windows. In case of Mac, one can select the Automatic setting under the Mode in Print dialog box.
- Check for ink in the cartridge and replace it if necessary.
- It is also important to make sure that the Minimize Margin is not selected under More Option and Maximum setting is not selected under Printable Area. Banding might occur in the expanded area if the option is switched on.
- The Media Type also has to be appropriately selected.
In case of Vertical Misalignment
- It is important to make sure that the printable side of the paper is facing up
- Next, one has to Run the Print Head Alignment Utility
- The High Speed check box has to be ticked in the Advanced dialog box.
- Next, one has to Run the Head Cleaning Utility to clear the ink nozzles.
- The Media Type also has to be appropriately selected.
In case of Incorrect colors or Missing Colors
- The Ink Setting of the printer software has to be changed to Color.
- The color settings in the application have to be adjusted in the software’s Advanced dialog box.
- The Head Cleaning Utility has to be run for cleaning the nozzles.
- If the colors are still missing, the color ink cartridges have to be replaced, and in case the problem still persists, the black ink cartridges have to be replaced.
- It is inadvisable to use color ink cartridges beyond their expiry date.
In case of Smeared Printout
- In this case, it is important to check that the appropriate driver is used for the printer.
- Also make sure that only the recommended paper is used for EPSON
- Ensure that the printer is on a flat and stable surface and it extends beyond the printer base in all the directions. The printer will refuse to operate properly if it is tilted.
- It is also important to ensure that the paper is not too old or dirty. The paper also has to be absolutely dry and should face up.
- Any customized setting has to be cleared and the Text and Image option should be selected under the Quality Type from the printer’s main menu.
- Pictures printed on glossy paper should not be handled for a few hours to allow the ink to set.