I recently bought a R2000, I haven't had any alignment problems. Running a 'Cleaning Cycle' won't fix an alignment problem, open your print que window, click on the Utilities, then the 'Print Head Alignment', it will default to 'Automatic', run it and see if this will 'automatically' fix the...
Try using graphic design software, preferably vector type (Illustrator), you can also set the page size in Publisher, not sure how large it will go. Then your 1400 should output the file as designed & saved.
Bought an Epson R380 on ebay, it has a new set of Epson cartridges in it, but it can't recognize any of the six cartridges. I replaced them with a new set of aftermarket cartridges that work in other Epson Claria system printers that I have, but the printer can't recognize any cartridges. I...
If nothing else works, it's drastic, try uninstalling the software, and reinstalling, hopefully when it asks that you plug it in via a printer cable, it'll recognize them.
For refilling the cartridges, until you get it down, wear some disposable thin plastic gloves the first few times if you can find some. The refillable cartridges come with a dull syringe and have a plugged hole in the top. I have a technigque and a "place" for a cartridge when removed, paper...
I got the Artisan 725, same Claria inks, I researched on ebay if there was empty refillable cartridges, there was. I already had some ink from an Epson R380 and the printer works like a champ. I can refill with ease.