printing problem

coldzero SG

I’m using the Epson Stylus C41UX and I’ve realised that the fonts in the document I printed isn’t as fine and nice as those which I’ve photocopied. Is it just my printer or any problem to it?

turbo_drift SG

Got check the computer date and timing bo??

coldzero SG

Huh? Meaning?

turbo_drift SG

Computer date and time correct??

coldzero SG

Ya. But has it got any effect on the printer?

turbo_drift SG

Sometimes got some effect......

coldzero SG

:/

So any solutions to the problem?

turbo_drift SG

Before that, have u check ur printer still got ink?? And is the printer the power switch got on and got connected to ur computer??

coldzero SG

Ya. It could print perfectly without any problems, just that the fonts are quite thick as compared to those photocopied.

turbo_drift SG

But 1st, u got change the fonts and bold the words there??

coldzero SG

Nope. My school requires us to print our own notes from the school website. I just print from there directly.

Båseline SG

I assumed you din refer to your instruction manual.

The quality of the printing largely depends on the paper you used and the printing settings via your comp. If you are using photocopy paper, forget abt using fine printing cos it will literally smeared and the fonts/images will looked blotchy.

Use the Epson genuine paper like Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 or Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 if you want sharp and really colourful printouts. Else, use photocopy papers for everyday usage wif 'normal' settings. I dun use this printer so I can't exactly tell u which setting is that.

turbo_drift SG

is it A4 size?? If not, change to A4 size and try print... And maybe u could try to change the size of the fonts..

ndmmxiaomayi SG

If it's not so nice, it might be misaligned. You have to open up the printer and re-align the printer cartridges.

As for the thickness of the font, does it look like if it's bolded or something else?

If it's bold font that shows, the cartridge is releasing too much ink.

coldzero SG

How do I control the amount of ink the cartridge should released?

Båseline SG

If u installed the printer drivers and such from the accompanied CD… it should show up via the application u are in. For Mac is under “Page Setup” or when send to “Print”... then look for the options that says Printing settings. Nt sure abt ya PC side tho.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

This I don't know. It might be a faulty cartridge that releases too much ink. Or it might new, thus ink flow control is bad. You have to use it a few times to stabilize it.

Xcert SG

able to explain more on why the date and time got effect?

photo_seeker SG

First and foremost, using Genuine Ink or Refilled Ink?

coldzero SG

Refilled Ink, but it's the original, not counterfeit one.