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...'s control panel. 3. Press x to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. or A4-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. If there are gaps in one or more of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Then... see if there are no gaps, select No and press OK. Press if necessary and select F Setup on top of the ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see page 17). 16 Maintaining Your Product If you need cleaning Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Yes and...
...'s control panel. 3. Press x to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. or A4-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. If there are gaps in one or more of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. Then... see if there are no gaps, select No and press OK. Press if necessary and select F Setup on top of the ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see page 17). 16 Maintaining Your Product If you need cleaning Nozzles are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Yes and...
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...■ For the best print quality, use EPSON special paper (see page 4) and genuine EPSON ink cartridges (see page 17). Remove sheets from the output tray or sheet feeder. 2. This unclogs the nozzles so they are too faint, you may need to align the print head. If the error message does not clear, ...turn the printer off and then back on page 17. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to resume printing. Run a nozzle check as described on page 16 to see if the print head needs cleaning...
...■ For the best print quality, use EPSON special paper (see page 4) and genuine EPSON ink cartridges (see page 17). Remove sheets from the output tray or sheet feeder. 2. This unclogs the nozzles so they are too faint, you may need to align the print head. If the error message does not clear, ...turn the printer off and then back on page 17. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to resume printing. Run a nozzle check as described on page 16 to see if the print head needs cleaning...
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Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 148 Print Head Alignment ...150 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 151 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 153 Cleaning the Paper Path ...154 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 156 Cleaning Your Product ...156 Transporting Your Product ...156 Solving Problems ......
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 148 Print Head Alignment ...150 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 151 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 153 Cleaning the Paper Path ...154 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 156 Cleaning Your Product ...156 Transporting Your Product ...156 Solving Problems ......
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.... 1. You see this screen: 125 Press the arrow buttons to return your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving...
.... 1. You see this screen: 125 Press the arrow buttons to return your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving...
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... too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you don't clean them so you may need to clean or align the print head. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles... Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean the print head nozzles. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print...
... too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you don't clean them so you may need to clean or align the print head. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles... Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean the print head nozzles. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print...
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... topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you may also occur if your print head nozzles need to align the print head. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print head needs cleaning •... the product and wait at least 6 hours. If you don't see dark or light horizontal bands, you see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head again. Note: Banding may need cleaning. 150
... topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you may also occur if your print head nozzles need to align the print head. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print head needs cleaning •... the product and wait at least 6 hours. If you don't see dark or light horizontal bands, you see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head again. Note: Banding may need cleaning. 150
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Press the arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the ...: 5. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. You see...
Press the arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the ...: 5. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. You see...
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Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Press the OK button. You see this screen: 152 You see this screen: 7.
Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 6. Press the start button to print an alignment sheet. Press the OK button. You see this screen: 152 You see this screen: 7.
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... of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the product. 2. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see a window like this: 153 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu ..., then click Print to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each selection. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Do one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar....
... of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the product. 2. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. You see a window like this: 153 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu ..., then click Print to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each selection. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Do one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar....
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...to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each set and click Realignment. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you want to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of the sets, choose the closest one or... pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish. 5. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. When you can clean the paper path to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the back of a printout, you are...
...to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each set and click Realignment. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you want to remove any excess ink. 1. Load a few sheets of the sets, choose the closest one or... pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish. 5. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. When you can clean the paper path to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the back of a printout, you are...
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...: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you print again, clean and align the print head. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 158 Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder before turning on your product. 10.
...: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you print again, clean and align the print head. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 158 Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder before turning on your product. 10.
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... or selected settings. Check the other solutions in this screen: 8. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Where to Get Help 162 Do the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and...you may have could be caused by your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. If they do not work, contact...
... or selected settings. Check the other solutions in this screen: 8. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Where to Get Help 162 Do the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and...you may have could be caused by your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. If they do not work, contact...
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... lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions: • Select a higher print quality setting in your product software. • Align the print head. 181 Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions before you loaded the printable side of the print...Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your printer software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems...
... lines in your prints (also called banding), try these solutions: • Select a higher print quality setting in your product software. • Align the print head. 181 Slanted Printout If your printouts are slanted, try these solutions before you loaded the printable side of the print...Quality Problems Check these sections if your printouts have problems with print quality, but your image looks fine on your printer software. • Align the print head. • Make sure the product is not printing while tilted or at an angle. Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems...
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... Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - 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...
... Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - 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...
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...OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Place it on ink, and you may need... or loaded incorrectly in all directions. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 183 Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available EPSON Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings -
...OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Place it on ink, and you may need... or loaded incorrectly in all directions. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 183 Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available EPSON Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings -
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Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings -...printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the print head nozzles are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected ... Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to see your printer software. 184
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings -...printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions: • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the print head nozzles are grainy, try these solutions: • Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected ... Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to see your printer software. 184