Colors are unstable or uneven

Did you shake the ink cartridges before installing them?

Procedure
  1. So that the ink mixes well, shake each ink cartridge 50 times (about 20 seconds) horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (1.97 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge before reinserting it.

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  2. Perform the following operations.
    • White ink

      Perform Ink Circulation.

      If uneven color issues persist even after performing Ink Circulation, perform Powerful Cleaning multiple times.

      If uneven color issues persist even after performing Powerful Cleaning multiple times, perform Light Choke Cleaning.

    • Ink other than white ink

      Perform Powerful Cleaning.

      If uneven color issues persist, perform Powerful Cleaning multiple times.

      If uneven color issues persist even after performing Powerful Cleaning multiple times, perform Light Choke Cleaning.

Is the media wrinkled?

If the media is wrinkled and comes loose from the platen, colors may be uneven or the printing quality may suffer.

Was printing paused partway through?

When printing is paused, the coloring at the seam may be altered when printing resumes. Avoid pausing printing.

Before you perform lengthy printing, check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges. Printing may also pause when data is not sent from the computer quickly enough. We recommend not performing any other tasks with the computer while printing is in progress.

Is the printer installed in a level and stable location?

Never install the machine in a location where it is tilted or where it may wobble or experience vibration. Also, make sure that the print heads are not exposed to circulating air. These factors may lead to nozzle clogging or reduced printing quality.

Is the printer being used in a location subject to severe changes in the operating environment?

Large fluctuations in temperature or humidity while printing is in progress may cause the colors to change partway through the printing. When printing, use the machine in a location where the temperature and humidity are stable.