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    Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs (iPF8300S)

    16-Mar-2011
    8201116800

    Issue

    Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs

    Cause and Solution

    <Cause1> The Platen suction is too strong.
    <Corrective Action1>
    In the Control Panel menu, reduce the level of [VacuumStrngth].
    <Corrective Action2>
    Close the blue Switch on the platen so that it matches the paper size.

    <Cause2> Incorrect Printhead alignment value.
    <Corrective Action1>
    When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper, set the optimal Printhead height before aligning the printhead.
    <Corrective Action2>
    In the Control Panel menu, set [Head Height] to a lower height.

    <Cause3> The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer.
    <Corrective Action1>
    Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
    <Corrective Action2>
    Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer.
    1. Press the [Stop] button and stop printing.
    2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.