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Vertical banding

Introduction

Problem description

Cause

Action

Sharp lines or bands.

Matching the roller positions.

Some media are very sensitive to mechanical deformation.

Try different medium

More gradual variation, some periodicity

Selected print mode is to fast.

Select a slower print mode see Select a print mode.

Mechanical problem.

Check the carriage guidance, bearings or lubricators.

Media step problem.

Check media step control, see Change the media settings.

Periodic vertical banding