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Message: [QUOTE="Williamjane, post: 231069, member: 27850"] It sounds like your printer might be having issues with paper thickness or coating interaction. Luster paper, especially from third-party brands like Finestra Art, can sometimes have slightly different coatings or thickness compared to Epson's own media, which might cause the print head to lightly graze the paper resulting in those soft smudges or faint gray lines you're seeing. Since matte paper works fine, it’s less likely to be a mechanical issue and more about the paper-feed or head-clearance settings. You might want to try: [LIST=1] [*][B]Adjusting the paper type setting [/B] Make sure your printer driver is set to the correct media type. If it’s not set to "Premium Luster" (or similar), the ink application or head height may not be optimized. [*][B]Increasing the platen gap[/B] (if your printer allows this) – This creates more space between the print head and the paper, which can help reduce smudging. [*][B]Manually feed single sheets[/B] Sometimes feeding paper one at a time can avoid roller marks or misfeeds. [*][B]Try a different batch or brand[/B] Just to rule out possible coating inconsistencies in that particular batch of Finestra paper. [/LIST] Hope this helps! Let us know if any of these adjustments work for you. [/QUOTE]