My printout has lines running through it. What should I do?

• Check which direction the lines are running while viewing the printout in an upright position (portrait orientation). If the lines are running left-to-right across your printout, see the suggestions in Horizontal Banding below. If the lines are running up-and-down, see the suggestions in Vertical Misalignment or Banding below.
  
  Horizontal Banding
  • If the paper you're using has a printable side (check your paper packaging for details), make sure the printable side is loaded face-up in the printer. The printable side is usually brighter or whiter.
  • Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.5/10.6, or Mac OS X 10.4 printer driver matches the paper you loaded.
  • Try selecting a higher Quality Option or Print Quality in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.5/10.6, or Mac OS X 10.4 printer driver.
  • Print a nozzle check pattern. If there are gaps, clean the print head.
  • Try aligning the print head.
  • For best print quality, use genuine Epson ink cartridges.
  • Check the ink cartridge status. If any ink cartridge is low, you may need to replace it to improve print quality.
  
  Vertical Misalignment or Banding
  • If the paper you're using has a printable side (check your paper packaging for details), make sure the printable side is loaded face-up in the printer. The printable side is usually brighter or whiter.
  • Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.5/10.6, or Mac OS X 10.4 printer driver matches the paper you loaded.
  • Try selecting a higher Quality Option or Print Quality in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.5/10.6, or Mac OS X 10.4 printer driver.
  • Try turning off High Speed in the Windows, Mac OS X 10.5/10.6, or Mac OS X 10.4 printer driver. (On Mac, you can turn off High Speed when printing in Automatic Mode by setting the Quality/Speed slider to Quality. When printing in Advanced Mode, unselect High Speed.)
  • Print a nozzle check pattern. If there are gaps, clean the print head.
  • Try aligning the print head.