P r i n t i n g S y s t e m T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g H i n t s
Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions (Cont.)
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The colors in the
printout do not
match the colors
on the host
computer’s
monitor.
The printer driver
settings may not be
correct for your
monitor.
Verify that your print cartridges are at room
temperature and have plenty of ink, then try the
following:
1. Verify that Complex Color Printing or Color
Match option is selected in the Options menu of
the Printer Setup menu.
2. Try a different dithering method. See the “User’s
Guide” for your printer for dithering
recommendations.
The printout
contains faint or
fuzzy print.
The printer driver
settings, the pens,
or the selected
media may be
faulty.
Verify the print cartridges are at room temperature,
and have plenty of ink. Verify that the print
settings are appropriate for the media selected.
Make sure the correct print settings are selected in
the printer driver. (The printer driver settings should
appear in the Installed Printers dialog box.)