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... With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 158 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 148 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...150 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...150 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 151 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using ...Head Cleaning ...165 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 166 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 167 Print Head Alignment ...169 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 170 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 172 Cleaning the Paper Path ...173 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 175 Cleaning...
... With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 158 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 148 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...150 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...150 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 151 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using ...Head Cleaning ...165 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 166 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 167 Print Head Alignment ...169 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 170 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 172 Cleaning the Paper Path ...173 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 175 Cleaning...
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... Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen You can check the status of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges... its printing software will let you know when an ink cartridge is more information. Press the arrow buttons to www.epson.com/recycle for more than six months old, if your product's LCD screen. 1. You may also need to replace... dispose of your ink cartridges using your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head.
... Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen You can check the status of your used Epson branded ink cartridges responsibly and in accordance with local requirements. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges... its printing software will let you know when an ink cartridge is more information. Press the arrow buttons to www.epson.com/recycle for more than six months old, if your product's LCD screen. 1. You may also need to replace... dispose of your ink cartridges using your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head.
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... Control Panel You can check for clogged nozzles. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink...
... Control Panel You can check for clogged nozzles. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink...
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... still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to continue. 9. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check 163 Then try cleaning the print head again. Press the stop button to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. If you don't see... if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are gaps or the pattern is clean. 11. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to exit. • If there are no gaps,...
... still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to continue. 9. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check 163 Then try cleaning the print head again. Press the stop button to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. If you don't see... if there are gaps in the lines. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Do one of the following: • If there are gaps or the pattern is clean. 11. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to exit. • If there are no gaps,...
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... product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Select Utility. 3. Do one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar...
... product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Select Utility. 3. Do one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar...
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.... Click Print. 5. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. You must replace the cartridge first. 165 Print head is low. If there are no gaps, click Finish. 4. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates...
.... Click Print. 5. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. You must replace the cartridge first. 165 Print head is low. If there are no gaps, click Finish. 4. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates...
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... the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance 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 when the cleaning cycle is finished. Load a few ...5. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors. 2. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on your product. 1. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK...
... the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance 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 when the cleaning cycle is finished. Load a few ...5. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors. 2. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on your product. 1. Press the arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK...
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... the OK button to run a nozzle check to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 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 ...the Windows 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. If quality still does not improve, one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the product....
... the OK button to run a nozzle check to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 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 ...the Windows 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. If quality still does not improve, one of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the product....
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... you can check to see if the nozzles are gaps in the lines. When the power light stops flashing and remains on when the cleaning cycle is clean 168 Select Head Cleaning. click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. Click Start to see a window like this: 4. Check the printed pattern to begin the...
... you can check to see if the nozzles are gaps in the lines. When the power light stops flashing and remains on when the cleaning cycle is clean 168 Select Head Cleaning. click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. Click Start to see a window like this: 4. Check the printed pattern to begin the...
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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 clean the print head again. If you may also occur if your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines... see dark or light horizontal bands, you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Note: Banding may need cleaning. 169 Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If ...
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 clean the print head again. If you may also occur if your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines... see dark or light horizontal bands, you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Note: Banding may need cleaning. 169 Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. • If ...
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... Setup and press the OK button. 4. 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...
... Setup and press the OK button. 4. 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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...plain paper in each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you can clean the paper path to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. Load a few sheets of a printout, you want to remove any excess ink. 1. 5. ...Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing...
...plain paper in each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you can clean the paper path to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. Load a few sheets of a printout, you want to remove any excess ink. 1. 5. ...Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you see ink on the screen to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing...
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9. Keep the product level during transportation. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 177 Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product. Lower the...gently pushing the panel down. Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you print again, clean and align the print head. Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder before turning on your product. 10. If print quality has ...
9. Keep the product level during transportation. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 177 Place the product in its original packing materials, if possible, or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the product. Lower the...gently pushing the panel down. Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you print again, clean and align the print head. Be sure to remove the tape from the ink cartridge holder before turning on your product. 10. If print quality has ...
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...: 8. Check the other solutions in this manual. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Where to Get Help 181 After the nozzle pattern prints, you may have could be caused by your printer ...head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Do the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. If they do not work, contact Epson...
...: 8. Check the other solutions in this manual. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Where to Get Help 181 After the nozzle pattern prints, you may have could be caused by your printer ...head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. Do the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the product is operating properly. If they do not work, contact Epson...
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... not print, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing...
... not print, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing...
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...Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Print Layout Options - Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Too Many Copies Print Make sure that the Copies setting in your printing... program or printer software is not set for your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are printing and you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for multiple copies. Mac OS X 196 Windows...
...Page Layout and Content Problems Related tasks Selecting Print Layout Options - Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Too Many Copies Print Make sure that the Copies setting in your printing... program or printer software is not set for your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are printing and you print on Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper, if available for multiple copies. Mac OS X 196 Windows...
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...• Run a nozzle check to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software. • Align the print head. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type...of the paper correctly for your product. • Use Epson papers to see if any high speed settings in your printouts are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks ...
...• Run a nozzle check to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product software. • Align the print head. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type...of the paper correctly for your product. • Use Epson papers to see if any high speed settings in your printouts are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks ...
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... reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. 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 201 Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Note: Your product will...
... reverse side of heavily saturated or dark images. 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 201 Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Note: Your product will...
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... the image resolution or print a smaller size; Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your software documentation. Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are...
... the image resolution or print a smaller size; Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your software documentation. Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Loading Paper Grainy Printout If your printouts are...
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... Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Your printed colors can use genuine Epson ink and paper. Windows Managing Color - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings -
... Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Your printed colors can use genuine Epson ink and paper. Windows Managing Color - Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings -