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... Product Control Panel 153 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 155 Print Head Cleaning ...156 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 157 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 158 Power Cleaning ...161 Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel 161 Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility 162 Print Head Alignment ...164 Aligning the Print Head Using...
... Product Control Panel 153 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 155 Print Head Cleaning ...156 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 157 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 158 Power Cleaning ...161 Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel 161 Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility 162 Print Head Alignment ...164 Aligning the Print Head Using...
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... white or dark lines or gaps in your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a... nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them , you may need to run a Power Cleaning or clean the paper or print head path. You must refill the ink tank first. If running these utilities does ...
... white or dark lines or gaps in your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a... nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them , you may need to run a Power Cleaning or clean the paper or print head path. You must refill the ink tank first. If running these utilities does ...
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... 154 If there is still no gaps, the print head is faint, press the right arrow button to clean the print head. 6. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn the product off and wait at least 12 hours. Follow ...the instructions on the screen to select X. If you don't see if there are no improvement, contact Epson support. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print head is printed. 7. Press the OK button to select O. • If there are ...
... 154 If there is still no gaps, the print head is faint, press the right arrow button to clean the print head. 6. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn the product off and wait at least 12 hours. Follow ...the instructions on the screen to select X. If you don't see if there are no improvement, contact Epson support. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print head is printed. 7. Press the OK button to select O. • If there are ...
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... tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Loading Paper in the Cassette Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on the LCD screen during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to 3 times, turn off the product...nozzle check and confirm that the print head is still no improvement, contact Epson support. If there is clean. Select Check and press the OK button. 8. Press the OK button to run a Power Cleaning. You see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to print. Caution: Never turn off the product...
... tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Loading Paper in the Cassette Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on the LCD screen during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to 3 times, turn off the product...nozzle check and confirm that the print head is still no improvement, contact Epson support. If there is clean. Select Check and press the OK button. 8. Press the OK button to run a Power Cleaning. You see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to print. Caution: Never turn off the product...
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... your product in the right side of plain paper in the product. 3. Make sure there are no errors on when the cleaning cycle is extended. 2. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 4. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on the LCD screen and the output tray is finished. 159
... your product in the right side of plain paper in the product. 3. Make sure there are no errors on when the cleaning cycle is extended. 2. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 4. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on the LCD screen and the output tray is finished. 159
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... off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Check the printed pattern to see if there are clean; Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning • If there are no improvement, contact Epson support. If there is still no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern... is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are gaps in the lines. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If ...
... off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Check the printed pattern to see if there are clean; Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning • If there are no improvement, contact Epson support. If there is still no gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern... is finished, you can check to see if the nozzles are gaps in the lines. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If ...
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...Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel You can run a Power Cleaning. Press and hold the power button and the help button at the same time until the Power Cleaning screen appears on your printouts, even after running a Power Cleaning, turn off the product. 2. Turn... it only if necessary. Make sure each ink tank is at least one -third full before running another Power Cleaning. 1. After a Power Cleaning, you must contact Epson for support. Visually check the ink levels and make sure each ink tank is at least one -third...
...Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel You can run a Power Cleaning. Press and hold the power button and the help button at the same time until the Power Cleaning screen appears on your printouts, even after running a Power Cleaning, turn off the product. 2. Turn... it only if necessary. Make sure each ink tank is at least one -third full before running another Power Cleaning. 1. After a Power Cleaning, you must contact Epson for support. Visually check the ink levels and make sure each ink tank is at least one -third...
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...plain paper in the right side of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for support. Select Power Cleaning. 162 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 4. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is ...System Preferences. 5. If the print quality did not improve, turn off the printer and wait at least 12 hours before running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for your product, and select Options & Supplies. Do one of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click ...
...plain paper in the right side of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for support. Select Power Cleaning. 162 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 4. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen and the output tray is ...System Preferences. 5. If the print quality did not improve, turn off the printer and wait at least 12 hours before running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for your product, and select Options & Supplies. Do one of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click ...
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You see a window like this: 5. If the print quality does not improve after running another Power Cleaning. When Power Cleaning is finished, run a Power Cleaning. 6. If the print quality did not improve, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for support. Follow the on-screen instructions to run a nozzle check. Parent topic: Power Cleaning Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks 163
You see a window like this: 5. If the print quality does not improve after running another Power Cleaning. When Power Cleaning is finished, run a Power Cleaning. 6. If the print quality did not improve, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson for support. Follow the on-screen instructions to run a nozzle check. Parent topic: Power Cleaning Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks 163
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... print head path or you may be smeared with ink. Turn off the product. 2. To clean the print head path, use the following: • Several cotton swabs • ¼ cup (59 ml) water containing 2 to 3 drops of mild dish detergent • A ...small flashlight Caution: Do not use any connected cables. 4. Unplug the power cable. 3. Lift up the scanner unit. 167 Cleaning the Print Head Path If the print quality has not improved after cleaning and aligning the print head and cleaning the paper path, the print head path inside the printer may damage your...
... print head path or you may be smeared with ink. Turn off the product. 2. To clean the print head path, use the following: • Several cotton swabs • ¼ cup (59 ml) water containing 2 to 3 drops of mild dish detergent • A ...small flashlight Caution: Do not use any connected cables. 4. Unplug the power cable. 3. Lift up the scanner unit. 167 Cleaning the Print Head Path If the print quality has not improved after cleaning and aligning the print head and cleaning the paper path, the print head path inside the printer may damage your...
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...Sheet Counter - Select Printer Settings. 3. Checking the Sheet Counter - Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the power cord, and turn on the product. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary to dry the translucent film. 8. Parent... topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Checking the Number of Sheets You can also view the number of sheets of paper that...
...Sheet Counter - Select Printer Settings. 3. Checking the Sheet Counter - Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the power cord, and turn on the product. Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary to dry the translucent film. 8. Parent... topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Checking the Number of Sheets You can also view the number of sheets of paper that...
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Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean or transport your product working at its best, you need to clean the product or you may damage it . 1. Unplug the power cord. 3. Pull out the paper cassette and remove the paper. 5. Caution: Do not use oil or other lubricants inside... the product or let water get inside it . Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these ...
Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean or transport your product working at its best, you need to clean the product or you may damage it . 1. Unplug the power cord. 3. Pull out the paper cassette and remove the paper. 5. Caution: Do not use oil or other lubricants inside... the product or let water get inside it . Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these ...
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Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Turn off the product. 2. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Cleaning the Paper Rollers If you encounter repeated paper feed issues from the cassette, clean the paper rollers inside the product. 1. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 174 8. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. 10. Open the ADF cover. 9.
Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Turn off the product. 2. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Cleaning the Paper Rollers If you encounter repeated paper feed issues from the cassette, clean the paper rollers inside the product. 1. Unplug the power cable. 3. Disconnect any connected cables. 174 8. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers and the interior of the ADF. 10. Open the ADF cover. 9.
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9. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to store ... otherwise ink may leak. • When storing or transporting an opened ink bottles in the paper cassette, and connect the power cord. Turn off the product. 2. Disconnect any connected cables. 177 Replace the paper, slide in the box with the product... here. this may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely. Unplug the power cable. 4. Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically...
9. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to store ... otherwise ink may leak. • When storing or transporting an opened ink bottles in the paper cassette, and connect the power cord. Turn off the product. 2. Disconnect any connected cables. 177 Replace the paper, slide in the box with the product... here. this may leak even if the cap on the ink bottle is tightened securely. Unplug the power cable. 4. Caution: During transportation and storage, follow these guidelines: • Avoid tilting the product, placing it vertically...
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... lot of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Parent topic... off any of ink, so run this utility only if you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility. Printing Software Related tasks Selecting Printing Preferences - Visually check the ink levels. • If you cannot improve print quality by...
... lot of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Parent topic... off any of ink, so run this utility only if you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility. Printing Software Related tasks Selecting Printing Preferences - Visually check the ink levels. • If you cannot improve print quality by...
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...density setting on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. Then run a nozzle check to the upper lines and run the Power Cleaning utility. Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so run this utility only if you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for a long time...If one sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded. •...
...density setting on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. Then run a nozzle check to the upper lines and run the Power Cleaning utility. Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so run this utility only if you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for a long time...If one sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software matches the type of paper you loaded. •...
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...long time, run the Power Cleaning utility. 207 Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Specifications Compatible Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting ...Additional Layout and Print Options - Mac Selecting Extended Settings - Then clean the print head, if necessary. •...
...long time, run the Power Cleaning utility. 207 Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Specifications Compatible Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting ...Additional Layout and Print Options - Mac Selecting Extended Settings - Then clean the print head, if necessary. •...
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.... see if any high speed settings in an image-editing program, you need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size; Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of the paper correctly for your software documentation. Note: Images from the Internet may need to increase the image resolution setting to ...are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of ink, so run this utility only if you increase 208 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Adjust the print quality. • You may be low resolution and not...
.... see if any high speed settings in an image-editing program, you need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size; Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of the paper correctly for your software documentation. Note: Images from the Internet may need to increase the image resolution setting to ...are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of ink, so run this utility only if you increase 208 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Adjust the print quality. • You may be low resolution and not...
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...the ink tanks to the upper lines and run a nozzle check to refill the ink. Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Then run the Power Cleaning utility. the image size. Consider the limitations of your printouts on top of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then... Colors If your printer software. • If you expect. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - To speed up drying time, do not stack your computer system when selecting a resolution,...
...the ink tanks to the upper lines and run a nozzle check to refill the ink. Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Then run the Power Cleaning utility. the image size. Consider the limitations of your printouts on top of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then... Colors If your printer software. • If you expect. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - To speed up drying time, do not stack your computer system when selecting a resolution,...
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... requirements for a long time, run this utility only if you cannot improve print quality by cleaning the print head. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Related references Compatible Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Refilling the Ink Tanks Managing Color - •...
... requirements for a long time, run this utility only if you cannot improve print quality by cleaning the print head. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Related references Compatible Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Refilling the Ink Tanks Managing Color - •...