How do I get rid of the lines on my Epson printer?

If you notice white or dark lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions before you reprint: Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.

How do you fix stripes when printing?

You can normally fix that by doing the following:

1. Check the drum, print head, ink cartridge or toner cartridge for seals that should have been removed when it was installed or even sticky blobs left behind.
2. Run a printer clean.
3. Replace the drum or toner cartridge.

Why is my printer printing with lines in it?

So why does a printer print photos with lines? When a printer prints photos and words with visible white or faded lines, the cause is usually due to a clogged nozzle, a printer head that is not dispensing ink properly, or the type of software used.

How can you tell if a printhead is clogged?

HP printheads clog periodically as small amounts of ink or dust dry up and collect in the nozzle. Faint, streaky or spotty prints are all common signs of a clog but a simple cleaning can usually get your HP ink cartridges working again. Printheads clog due to infrequent cartridge use.

How do I remove printer lines?

Use your printer software to run a print head or nozzle cleaning. You can find the cleaning wizard under “Printer Servicing” or a similarly named option. Print a test sheet to see if you’ve resolved the issue. If not, run the cleaning tool again until the lines disappear from your printouts.

How do I fix my HP printer with lines?

HP Photosmart printers may print images with white lines or single color streaks. This issue can be caused by ink that has dried in the ink nozzles or by debris that is blocking the ink nozzles. The ink cartridges and the and printer cradle should be cleaned.