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...the printer's control panel. 3. Use the arrow buttons 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 clean 6. Nozzles need to select Maintenance and press OK, then ... the pattern that prints to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. Then press OK again to check the print head nozzles. 1. Load letter- Follow the steps below to clean the print head (see page 17). 16 Maintaining Your Product Press x to see your printouts are faint or have gaps in...
...the printer's control panel. 3. Use the arrow buttons 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 clean 6. Nozzles need to select Maintenance and press OK, then ... the pattern that prints to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. Then press OK again to check the print head nozzles. 1. Load letter- Follow the steps below to clean the print head (see page 17). 16 Maintaining Your Product Press x to see your printouts are faint or have gaps in...
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... indicates clogged nozzles, you see a message on your EPSON product often, it when a cartridge is expended. Press if necessary and select F Setup. 3. If you see any dried ink soften. see page 19). 1. You can clean the print head. Use the arrow buttons to continue printing. Select Nozzle... Check and press OK, then press x to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 25. If there are still gaps or lines, or...
... indicates clogged nozzles, you see a message on your EPSON product often, it when a cartridge is expended. Press if necessary and select F Setup. 3. If you see any dried ink soften. see page 19). 1. You can clean the print head. Use the arrow buttons to continue printing. Select Nozzle... Check and press OK, then press x to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 25. If there are still gaps or lines, or...
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... paper and torn pieces, then lower the scanner. 3. Run a nozzle check as described on page 16 to see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on the control panel or in your printer software (see page 12). ■ For the best print quality, use... EPSON special paper (see page 4) and genuine EPSON ink cartridges (see page 17). Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with special ...
... paper and torn pieces, then lower the scanner. 3. Run a nozzle check as described on page 16 to see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on the control panel or in your printer software (see page 12). ■ For the best print quality, use... EPSON special paper (see page 4) and genuine EPSON ink cartridges (see page 17). Print Quality Problems If you have any problems with special ...
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If ink gets in the same environment as ink cartridge replacement and head cleaning. ■ The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with their packages; Even if the cartridge is removed from the printer before the date printed on the ... the product from the package. ■ Do not put your mouth, spit it gets in the printer. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may be able to guarantee printer performance. ■ If you remove it from printing. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on its...
If ink gets in the same environment as ink cartridge replacement and head cleaning. ■ The printer uses ink cartridges equipped with their packages; Even if the cartridge is removed from the printer before the date printed on the ... the product from the package. ■ Do not put your mouth, spit it gets in the printer. Leaving cartridges uninstalled can dry out the print head and may be able to guarantee printer performance. ■ If you remove it from printing. ■ Do not touch the green IC chip on its...
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Mac OS X 139 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 130 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...132 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...132 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 133 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 137 Printing With Black ... Check...142 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 142 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 144 Print Head Cleaning ...146 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 147 6 Windows 139 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Using Memory Cards With Your Product 117 Inserting a Memory Card ...117 Memory...
Mac OS X 139 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 130 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...132 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...132 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 133 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 137 Printing With Black ... Check...142 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 142 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 144 Print Head Cleaning ...146 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 147 6 Windows 139 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Using Memory Cards With Your Product 117 Inserting a Memory Card ...117 Memory...
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Press the home button, if necessary. 142 Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to clean it when a cartridge is expended, and may not be able...
Press the home button, if necessary. 142 Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to clean it when a cartridge is expended, and may not be able...
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...and wait at least 6 hours. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on the screen to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to continue. 9. Load a few sheets of... quality still does not improve, one of plain paper in the lines. 7. Print head is clean. 11. Select Yes and press the OK button to be replaced. Then try cleaning the print head again. Follow the instructions on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Check the printed ...
...and wait at least 6 hours. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on the screen to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to continue. 9. Load a few sheets of... quality still does not improve, one of plain paper in the lines. 7. Print head is clean. 11. Select Yes and press the OK button to be replaced. Then try cleaning the print head again. Follow the instructions on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Check the printed ...
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.... Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance 146 Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning...
.... Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance 146 Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is faint, clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning...
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...are indicating errors. 2. You see this screen: 147 Press the home button, if necessary. 4. You see this screen: 6. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and... press the OK button. Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on green when the...
...are indicating errors. 2. You see this screen: 147 Press the home button, if necessary. 4. You see this screen: 6. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and... press the OK button. Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on green when the...
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... taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Then try cleaning the print head again. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select..., select your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Select Utility. 148 Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your product, and select Options & Supplies. Do one of ...
... taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Then try cleaning the print head again. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select..., select your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Select Utility. 148 Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your product, and select Options & Supplies. Do one of ...
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3. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on , you may damage it. 5. click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. When the power light stops flashing and remains on when the cleaning cycle is clean 149 Print head is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you can check to see a window like this: 4. You see if the nozzles are gaps in the lines. Select Head Cleaning. Check the printed pattern to begin the cleaning cycle. Click Start to see if there are clean;
3. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on , you may damage it. 5. click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. When the power light stops flashing and remains on when the cleaning cycle is clean 149 Print head is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you can check to see a window like this: 4. You see if the nozzles are gaps in the lines. Select Head Cleaning. Check the printed pattern to begin the cleaning cycle. Click Start to see if there are clean;
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...gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If you may also occur if your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice ... or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head again. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your print head nozzles need to align the print...
...gaps, click Finish. • If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If you may also occur if your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice ... or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head again. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your print head nozzles need to align the print...
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... 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. Press the...
... 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. Press the...
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Caution: 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 If print quality has declined when you may damage your product. Place the product in its original packing...
Caution: 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 If print quality has declined when you may damage your product. Place the product in its original packing...
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... you see this screen: 8. If they do not work, contact Epson. After the nozzle pattern prints, 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... or try uninstalling and reinstalling your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. 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
... you see this screen: 8. If they do not work, contact Epson. After the nozzle pattern prints, 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... or try uninstalling and reinstalling your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. 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
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... problems feeding paper, try these sections if you print on the edge guide. • If multiple pages feed at a time. Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for printing, remove it in it . • If paper jams when you load only one or two sheets...
... problems feeding paper, try these sections if you print on the edge guide. • If multiple pages feed at a time. Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for printing, remove it in it . • If paper jams when you load only one or two sheets...
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...printer in your printing program. • Make sure your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to check your printing program. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your product is positioned correctly for your paper size in ...print. Windows 178 Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Incorrect Margins on Printout If your ...
...printer in your printing program. • Make sure your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to check your printing program. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your product is positioned correctly for your paper size in ...print. Windows 178 Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Incorrect Margins on Printout If your ...
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...Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may need to set. • Turn off any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Then clean the print head..., if necessary. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. 182 • You may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references...
...Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software. • If you print on both sides of a sheet of paper, smudges may need to set. • Turn off any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Then clean the print head..., if necessary. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. 182 • You may appear on the reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references...
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..., curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in all directions. 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 - Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your product. •...
..., curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in all directions. 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 - Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your product. •...
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...scanning software does not operate correctly, try reinstalling it. 185 Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - • Run a nozzle check to get as close as sleep or standby. ...Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen colors. Mac OS X Related topics ...
...scanning software does not operate correctly, try reinstalling it. 185 Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - • Run a nozzle check to get as close as sleep or standby. ...Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink cartridges may be old or low on -screen colors. Mac OS X Related topics ...