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...Precautions ...186 Check Ink Levels ...187 Checking Ink Levels on Your Product 188 Checking Ink Levels with Windows 192 Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box 193 Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 193 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...193 Replacing the ... the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 206 Print Head Cleaning ...208 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 209 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 211 Power Cleaning ...213 Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel 213 Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility 214 Print Head Alignment ...216...
...Precautions ...186 Check Ink Levels ...187 Checking Ink Levels on Your Product 188 Checking Ink Levels with Windows 192 Purchase Epson Ink and Maintenance Box 193 Ink Bottle and Maintenance Box Part Numbers 193 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...193 Replacing the ... the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 206 Print Head Cleaning ...208 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 209 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 211 Power Cleaning ...213 Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel 213 Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility 214 Print Head Alignment ...216...
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... quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Refilling Ink Print ...Head Nozzle Check You can run a Power Cleaning. If you still see dark or light bands across them unnecessarily. Checking ...
... quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Refilling Ink Print ...Head Nozzle Check You can run a Power Cleaning. If you still see dark or light bands across them unnecessarily. Checking ...
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... If there are no gaps, the print head is not inserted for your product in the product. 3. Make sure there are no improvement, contact Epson support. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your Windows or Mac computer. 1. If there is extended. 2.... In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Related topics Loading Paper Checking the Nozzles Using...
... If there are no gaps, the print head is not inserted for your product in the product. 3. Make sure there are no improvement, contact Epson support. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your Windows or Mac computer. 1. If there is extended. 2.... In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Related topics Loading Paper Checking the Nozzles Using...
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... does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. 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. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print ...Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Related topics Loading Paper Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you don't see if there are no improvement, contact Epson support. If...
... does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. If there is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. 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. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print ...Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Related topics Loading Paper Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you don't see if there are no improvement, contact Epson support. If...
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... print a nozzle check pattern and confirm that the print head is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Related topics Loading Paper 210 Caution: Never turn off...
... print a nozzle check pattern and confirm that the print head is still no improvement, contact Epson support. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Related topics Loading Paper 210 Caution: Never turn off...
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...Power Cleaning. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 212 If you don't see any improvement after cleaning... are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. Then try cleaning the print head again. Check the printed pattern to...is still no gaps, click Finish. • If there are clean; When the cleaning cycle is clean Print head needs cleaning • If there are gaps in the lines. Click Start...
...Power Cleaning. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 212 If you don't see any improvement after cleaning... are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. Then try cleaning the print head again. Check the printed pattern to...is still no gaps, click Finish. • If there are clean; When the cleaning cycle is clean Print head needs cleaning • If there are gaps in the lines. Click Start...
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... if necessary. Caution: If you run it may damage the product. Parent topic: Power Cleaning 213 Related topics Loading Paper Power Cleaning If you still see improvement after cleaning the print head several times, you must contact Epson for support. Caution: Running a Power Cleaning consumes a lot of its service life, the product stops printing and you do not...
... if necessary. Caution: If you run it may damage the product. Parent topic: Power Cleaning 213 Related topics Loading Paper Power Cleaning If you still see improvement after cleaning the print head several times, you must contact Epson for support. Caution: Running a Power Cleaning consumes a lot of its service life, the product stops printing and you do not...
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... one of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . Select Power Cleaning. 214 Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility You can run a Power Cleaning using a utility on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 2. Make sure there are...
... one of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . Select Power Cleaning. 214 Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility You can run a Power Cleaning using a utility on the LCD screen and the output tray is extended. 2. Make sure there are...
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You see a window like this: 5. Parent topic: Power Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel 215 If the print quality does not improve after running another Power Cleaning. 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 support. Follow the on-screen instructions to run a nozzle check. When Power Cleaning is finished, run a Power Cleaning. 6.
You see a window like this: 5. Parent topic: Power Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel 215 If the print quality does not improve after running another Power Cleaning. 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 support. Follow the on-screen instructions to run a nozzle check. When Power Cleaning is finished, run a Power Cleaning. 6.
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... Head Path If the print quality has not improved after cleaning and aligning the print head and cleaning the paper path, the printer head path inside the printer may damage your product. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Lift up the scanner unit. 220 Disconnect ...any other liquid to 3 drops of mild dish detergent • A small flashlight Caution: Do not use any connected cables. 4. To clean the printer head path, use the following: • Several cotton swabs • ¼ cup (59 ml) water containing 2 to...
... Head Path If the print quality has not improved after cleaning and aligning the print head and cleaning the paper path, the printer head path inside the printer may damage your product. 1. Turn off the product. 2. Lift up the scanner unit. 220 Disconnect ...any other liquid to 3 drops of mild dish detergent • A small flashlight Caution: Do not use any connected cables. 4. To clean the printer head path, use the following: • Several cotton swabs • ¼ cup (59 ml) water containing 2 to...
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... the Sheet Counter - Select Printer and Option Information. 222 Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the power cord, and turn on the product. When the translucent film is dry, close the scanner unit. 10. Reconnect any disconnected cables, plug...the product by checking the sheet counter. 1. Windows Checking the Sheet Counter - Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary to clean all ink smears. 9. Select Printer Settings. 3. Windows You can view an option that displays the number of sheets of the Windows taskbar, or click...
... the Sheet Counter - Select Printer and Option Information. 222 Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the power cord, and turn on the product. When the translucent film is dry, close the scanner unit. 10. Reconnect any disconnected cables, plug...the product by checking the sheet counter. 1. Windows Checking the Sheet Counter - Click the Maintenance tab. 4. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary to clean all ink smears. 9. Select Printer Settings. 3. Windows You can view an option that displays the number of sheets of the Windows taskbar, or click...
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... here. 225 Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean or transport your product. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to... clean the product or you may damage it. Clean the scanner glass with a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended),...
... here. 225 Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean or transport your product. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Transporting Your Product If you need to... clean the product or you may damage it. Clean the scanner glass with a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended),...
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...you have problems copying with your product makes a noise, but the product's power is level (not tilted). Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems... select the Other tab and click Reset. Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. This is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and ...
...you have problems copying with your product makes a noise, but the product's power is level (not tilted). Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems... select the Other tab and click Reset. Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility. Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. This is selected. If necessary, select the Other tab and ...
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...utility only if you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility. Visually check the ink levels. • 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 Print Head Alignment Power Cleaning Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Mac 257 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type...
...utility only if you have not used the product for a long time, run the Power Cleaning utility. Visually check the ink levels. • 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 Print Head Alignment Power Cleaning Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Mac 257 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type...
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...side of heavily saturated or dark images. Visually check the ink levels. • Run a nozzle check to the upper lines and run the Power Cleaning utility. 258 Related topics Refilling Ink Loading Paper Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: •...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. &#...
...side of heavily saturated or dark images. Visually check the ink levels. • Run a nozzle check to the upper lines and run the Power Cleaning utility. 258 Related topics Refilling Ink Loading Paper Blurry or Smeared Printout If your printouts are blurry or smeared, try these solutions: •...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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...topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Cleaning Related references Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If... Printing Settings - Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of the product in your printouts are clogged. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the...
...topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Cleaning Related references Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If... Printing Settings - Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Mac Selecting Printing Preferences - Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of the product in your printouts are clogged. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the...
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... may be low resolution and not result in your software documentation. see if any high speed settings in a high quality printout. 260 Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of the paper correctly for a long time, run this utility only if you have not used the product for your product.... are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of ink, so run the Power Cleaning utility. Printer Software Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Refilling Ink Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are clogged. Note: Images from the...
... may be low resolution and not result in your software documentation. see if any high speed settings in a high quality printout. 260 Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of the paper correctly for a long time, run this utility only if you have not used the product for your product.... are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of ink, so run the Power Cleaning utility. Printer Software Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Refilling Ink Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are clogged. Note: Images from the...
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...quality has improved. • After you may need to refill the ink. Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Then run the Power Cleaning utility. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink levels may look different than you increase the image size. Consider the limitations...top of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Incorrect Colors If your printout need to increase the image resolution ...
...quality has improved. • After you may need to refill the ink. Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Then run the Power Cleaning utility. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink levels may look different than you increase the image size. Consider the limitations...top of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac Incorrect Colors If your printout need to increase the image resolution ...
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...get as close as possible. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Try using the color management options in ...your product. Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so run the Power Cleaning utility. Mac Managing Color - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - • Your printed colors can use genuine Epson ink and paper. • If you have not ...
...get as close as possible. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Try using the color management options in ...your product. Note: Power Cleaning consumes a lot of ink, so run the Power Cleaning utility. Mac Managing Color - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - • Your printed colors can use genuine Epson ink and paper. • If you have not ...
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...or transporting the product, do not touch or attempt to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Instructions • Use only a dry, soft cloth to Part...immediately with soap and water. if liquid has entered the product; otherwise ink may cause harmful 287 contact Epson for a Class B digital device, pursuant to clean the LCD screen. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions Radio waves from authorized staff ...
...or transporting the product, do not touch or attempt to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, contact Epson. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Instructions • Use only a dry, soft cloth to Part...immediately with soap and water. if liquid has entered the product; otherwise ink may cause harmful 287 contact Epson for a Class B digital device, pursuant to clean the LCD screen. Parent topic: Important Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety Instructions Radio waves from authorized staff ...
