carissa_white Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I recently purchased a used Epson 2200- then waited patiently for the Vista driver. I've downloaded the correct driver- but every time I print a photo, selecting 'photo' as quality, the print comes out in pink and black. When I select draft mode- it prints in black and white. Any suggestions? I've replaced low ink cartridges, I've cleaned the print head nozzle numerous times. I'm using Epson ink... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikep Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 double profiling seems to be your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltcod Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Sounds like double profiling to me too - what kind of 'red' cast? More mangenta-ish? Purpleish? bluish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikep Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 try not printing with preview. Then print with preview and make sure you haven't assigned the profile to the file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carissa_white Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 After another 3 print nozzle cleanings, I've moved past the red. I thought it was printing fine- now it's printing a black and white photo with a purple hue. Thank you for the suggestions, I'll give them a shot. Although, I am not familiar with profiles at all... just beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carissa_white Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 After another 3 print nozzle cleanings, I've moved past the red. I thought it was printing fine- now it's printing a black and white photo with a purple hue. Thank you for the suggestions, I'll give them a shot. Although, I am not familiar with profiles at all... just beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richam Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I was never able to get decent b&w printing from my 2200 until I got the <a href="http:// www.quadtonerip.com/html/QTRoverview.html">Quadtone RIP</a> software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikep Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I have gone to Black ink only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carissa_white Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thanks again. The gentlemen that sold me the printer is helping me troubleshoot. I tried printing with black ink only and it didn't turn out well at all. I guess I should have done some research on this site BEFORE choosing my printer for black and white photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carissa_white Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 I was able to download the Quadtone RIP- however when I print with it I get symbols- no picture. I'm assuming the cause to be it's incompatibility with Vista(?) A recent addition to my problem is bands across the print. They are the same size and the same distance apart each time. They are large and run vertical down the paper. For reference, I printed a color print. It's quality is horrible as well. In addition to the bands, the print looks 'mosaic'. Do the bands mean clogged print heads? Could clogged print heads also cause the discoloration? Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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