My Epson 2200 prints leaving horz bands about every 1/2 inch. I have not usrd the printer for over a year but did install allnew ink.

The ink you replaced costs as much as a new printer that comes with ink. Get a new one.

Hi there,

Try to un-install the driver first of the printer, after you do this Install again the printer driver..

Thank you

Is a problem with the printing head. Use a print head cleaning kit or go to a printer service.

try to re install

Hi

try reinstalling the ink. if all fails call epson for replacement ink at 562 276 1300

Known issue. Use QTR to print bw prints. Works great on my Epson 2200.
http://www.quadtonerip.com/html/QTRoverview.html

try printing all 7 color individually as a 1st step in diagnostic so you'll know w/c color is actually giving you the problem, no need to do the software this is a hardware problem, it could be one of the ink cartridges,

cheers

This may sound idiotic, but print out a nozzle check pattern in your maintenance tab. Good chance you have a clogged printhead. Check out how to do a print head cleaning and what solutions and tools you'll need. Careful if you're using compatible inks or refilled cartridges, or long expired ink.
http://www.simplyinked.com/support/index.php?tsrc=knowledgebase&act=24&category=C5

This one works great for me. Go GENTLY, best not to use Windex or any unauthorized solutions, as they may cause damage to plastic parts.

Did you try cleaning the decoder strip? It is located behind the print head, looks like the tape inside a cassette tape. If it has ink splatter or a smudge on it carefully wipe it down with a paper towel (damp). It may be easier to remove it, careful not to stretch the little spring on the left side.

More a software problem it imaging try reloading the software[driver] and do it exactly as Epson tell you - disable A/N program for example.