Thanks so much for the suggestions and the links to the referenced threads - very helpful for this newbie at least. I'll check the tubes leading to the print head tomorrow to determine which suggested action to pursue.
Q - So the nozzle check above is from a single nozzle check printed since you installed the new cartridges?
A - Yes, except only the black cartridge was replaced today.
Q - Is this "normal" Magenta swath appearance?
A - I can't say for sure because it's been so long since we did a nozzle...
The colors have shifted somewhat in the late afternoon light but are in the correct order: Cyan, Yellow, Light Cyan, Black, Magenta, and Light Magenta.
We've had the printer for years, and have used non-OEM cartridges without a problem until the last few weeks. We noticed that black was the...
The nozzle check sections are below. Each color is a separate photo from the same nozzle check on plain white printer paper (not color corrected)
The cartridges are not OEM Epson (my mistake - wife's printer), but were just delivered yesterday and installed today.
We normally use the printer...