it could be the problem of blocked nozzle - do a nozzle check pattern, it should look
something like this:
http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/ij/styluscolor680/REF_G/IMAGES/621TPGOO.GIF
If not, try this first:
http://www.inkrepublic.com/members/nozzle/index.asp
hope this helps.
I have an Epson CX3200 and I use compatable cartiridges the colour reproduction is darker and has a blue hue. This also applied to using Epson full price cartridges. I have looked at the printer advance settings but am a bit scared to fiddle. Can anyone help at all I would be most grateful for any advice.
Thansk a million in anticiaption
Eddie

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