Source: We also make paper and canvas that works with solvent, uv and latex ink! For best results use genuine epson ink and paper. Vertical stripes or blurring would normally indicate either a clumping of toner inside the cartridge on/near the roller or (if your machine has one) and issue with the colours drum unit. The page is made up of strips of cyan, magenta yellow and black so that you can easily see which ink cartridges may need replacing. If during the test page print you get nothing on the paper, I would replace the inkjet cartridge.Source: Install the software, shutdown and restart your computer and you should be back in business. Using their search engine plug in your model number and follow the download instructions. They have probably corrected what caused your problem in the first place. You can do it with the disc that came with the unit but it would be better to go to the Epson website and download the newest driver. If the test page prints OK, you need to install a new driver. You will be able to tell when you have the correct button as the lights will continue flashing until the page prints. This works on most Epson printers but if it does not work for you, try holding down the next button while turning on and keep changing the button you hold down until the unit prints a test page. You need to hold down the cartridge button while turning the unit on. To establish which problem you have print a test page from the printer. If the cartridge has been replaced you probably do not have a catridge issue. Either your cartridge is empty and needs replaced or your driver is corrupt and needs reinstalled. When your Epson Inkjet printer outputs paper with nothing printed on it you have one of two problems.

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