Cause Corrective ActionWhen borderless printing is used,the edge of the paper is cut duringprinting. Thus, ink density may beslightly uneven at the leading edges.Specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver before printing. In this case, the paper can beprinted without borders on the left and right sides only. Cut the printed document ejectedfrom the printer, and then use scissors or a cutting tool to cut away the edges on the top andbottom.Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver.(See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") ➔ User's GuideThe Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment.(See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.79Allowing printed documents to dryon top of each other may cause un-even colors.To avoid uneven colors, we recommend drying each sheet separately.Density may be uneven if you useGlossy Paper or Coated Paper.In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest or High in Print Quality.The type of paper specified in theprinter driver does not match thetype loaded in the printer.Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.(See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.15(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.21Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in theprinter.1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.Scan Wait Time > Area in the Con-trol Panel menu is set to Leadingedge.When Scan Wait Time > Area is set to Leading edge, colors may be uneven 110–140 mmfrom the leading edge. (The position varies depending on the Print Quality setting.)In this case, select Scan Wait Time > Area > Entire area.However, note that printing will now take longer.(See "Menu Settings.") ➔ User's GuideImage edges are blurred or white banding occursImage edges are blurred or white banding occursCause Corrective ActionThe Platen suction is too strong. In the Control Panel menu, reduce the level of VacuumStrngth.(See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") ➔ User's GuideIncorrect Printhead alignment value. In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to a lower height.(See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") ➔ User's GuideThe type of paper specified in theprinter driver does not match thetype loaded in the printer.Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.(See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.15(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.21Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in theprinter.1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.The contrast becomes uneven during printingThe contrast becomes uneven during printingCause Corrective ActionThe paper feed amount is out of adjust-ment.Adjust the feed amount.(See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") ➔ User's GuideThe type of paper specified in the printerdriver does not match the type loaded inthe printer.Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.(See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.15(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.21Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loadedin the printer.1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF685 SeriesBasic GuideTroubleshooting Problems with the printing quality100