Printing problems

[has]

Has anyone any idea??? I have an Epsom DX7450 printer, but EVERY time I print anything, I keep getting black lines throughout the text & pictures. Could this be due to the quality of the cartridges? Would it help if I replaced one cartridge at a time to try to eliminate the problem?

Only this is driving me mad. Next time I'll buy the better, more expensive ones. The cheap rubbish are just false economy!!!

[Buenchico]

Have you cleaned the print head?
http://support.epson-...t_2.htm#s-00900-00200

[AlBags]

I'd try reinstalling cartridges .. or new ones. Most likely is print head on black cartridge, so try a new one there first.
Then try re-installing drivers. (Remove old, disconnect printer, reboot)
Load software and printer again after boot.

[society]

Perhaps this thread might be of some help to you? -
http://www.theanswerb...y/Question983746.html

[heathfield]

This is a common problem on Epson printers. I had it on an old 880 of mine. When the cartridges are in their 'at rest' position, the print heads rest on sponge (or felt) pads that soak up any excess ink. Over time, these become saturated, and the excess ink from the pad wets the cartridge print head. Then, when the print head moves over the paper it leaves a trail of black lines behind. Cleaning these pads is a real labour involving lots of damp kitchen paper towels, (depending on the model, you may not even be able to get to them!), and, there's no guarantee of success. Alas, having someone do the job for you would almost certainly work out more expensive than buying a new printer.