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... Checking Cartridge Status with Windows 147 Adjusting Print Quality...148 Print Head Maintenance...148 Print Head Nozzle Check...148 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 148 6 Windows 145 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 145 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 134 Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges ...136 Ink Cartridge Part...
... Checking Cartridge Status with Windows 147 Adjusting Print Quality...148 Print Head Maintenance...148 Print Head Nozzle Check...148 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 148 6 Windows 145 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 145 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 134 Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges ...136 Ink Cartridge Part...
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...the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 151 Print Head Cleaning ...153 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 153 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 155 Print Head Alignment ...158 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 159 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 161 Cleaning ... Product on a Network 175 Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window 176 Cannot Print Over a Network...176 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...177 Printing a Network Status Sheet 177 Solving Copying Problems ...179 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies 179...
...the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 151 Print Head Cleaning ...153 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 153 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 155 Print Head Alignment ...158 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 159 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 161 Cleaning ... Product on a Network 175 Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window 176 Cannot Print Over a Network...176 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...177 Printing a Network Status Sheet 177 Solving Copying Problems ...179 Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies 179...
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...Status on the LCD Screen You can check the status of your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. You may also need to select Setup and press the OK button. If you would ...like to return your product's LCD screen. 1. 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 Low Black Ink with local requirements. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
...Status on the LCD Screen You can check the status of your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. You may also need to select Setup and press the OK button. If you would ...like to return your product's LCD screen. 1. 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 Low Black Ink with local requirements. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
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Cartridges are vacuum packed to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Turn on your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to be replaced and press the OK button, then ...
Cartridges are vacuum packed to prevent the print head nozzles from drying out. Turn on your old cartridges in the printer until you are ready to be replaced and press the OK button, then ...
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Note: Dispose of used cartridge apart or try to remove it . 138 Do not take the used cartridges carefully. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; 2. Lift up to refill it . otherwise, you may damage your product.
Note: Dispose of used cartridge apart or try to remove it . 138 Do not take the used cartridges carefully. Do not touch the flat white cable inside the printer. 3. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up the scanner unit. Caution: Do not move the print head by hand; 2. Lift up to refill it . otherwise, you may damage your product.
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if you do not, the print head may leak. 5. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after removing the old one; Caution: Do not touch the green chip on your skin, wash it thoroughly with water. Before opening the packages, or ink may dry out and be unable to print. 139 Keep ink cartridges out...
if you do not, the print head may leak. 5. Caution: Do not shake the cartridges after removing the old one; Caution: Do not touch the green chip on your skin, wash it thoroughly with water. Before opening the packages, or ink may dry out and be unable to print. 139 Keep ink cartridges out...
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The print head moves to contain any excess ink, but do not store cartridges upside-down until it in the ink supply port is installed incorrectly, lift up ; ... store it clicks into place. Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use the cartridge. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges 141 When you see an error screen telling you will waste ink. The valve in the same environment as the printer. Always store...
The print head moves to contain any excess ink, but do not store cartridges upside-down until it in the ink supply port is installed incorrectly, lift up ; ... store it clicks into place. Caution: If you remove an ink cartridge for later use the cartridge. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase EPSON Ink Cartridges 141 When you see an error screen telling you will waste ink. The valve in the same environment as the printer. Always store...
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... 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 check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 148 Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning 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 check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product. 148 Adjusting Print Quality If your print quality declines, you may need to replace the ink cartridges. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the...
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... the screen to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 150 Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check and ...if there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Print head is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button to be replaced. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process ...
... the screen to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 150 Do one of the following: • If there are no gaps, select Finish Nozzle Check and ...if there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Print head is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button to be replaced. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process ...
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Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Select Utility. 3. Select Nozzle Check. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. •...following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the product. 2. Do one of these windows: 151 Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. You see one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the ...
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Select Utility. 3. Select Nozzle Check. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. •...following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the product. 2. Do one of these windows: 151 Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. You see one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the ...
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Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 152 Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. 4. Click Print. 5.
Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning 152 Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines. 4. Click Print. 5.
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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 clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges...
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 clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges...
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... of the ink cartridges may damage it. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or 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. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check to... does not improve, one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar. 155 If you may be old or damaged and needs to confirm that the print head is finished. Load a few sheets of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the product. 2. Then try cleaning the...
... of the ink cartridges may damage it. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or 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. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check to... does not improve, one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar. 155 If you may be old or damaged and needs to confirm that the print head is finished. Load a few sheets of the following: • Windows: Right-click the product icon in the product. 2. Then try cleaning the...
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4. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on , you may damage it. 5. Check the printed pattern to begin the cleaning cycle. Click Start 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 157 Print head is finished. click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you can check to see if there are clean;
4. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on , you may damage it. 5. Check the printed pattern to begin the cleaning cycle. Click Start 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 157 Print head is finished. click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you can check to see if there are clean;
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...ink cartridges may need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 158 Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your print head nozzles need to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Print head needs cleaning • If there are ...If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to be old or damaged and needs to clean the print head again. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of vertical lines, or you may be replaced. If you don...
...ink cartridges may need cleaning. Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 158 Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your print head nozzles need to 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Print head needs cleaning • If there are ...If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to be old or damaged and needs to clean the print head again. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of vertical lines, or you may be replaced. If you don...
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... paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. You see this screen: 5. 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 arrow buttons to select...
... paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. You see this screen: 5. 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 arrow buttons to select...
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Parent topic: Print Head Alignment 160 You see this screen: 7. 6. Press the OK button after each set. Press the start button to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each selection. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to print an alignment sheet.
Parent topic: Print Head Alignment 160 You see this screen: 7. 6. Press the OK button after each set. Press the start button to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each selection. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to print an alignment sheet.
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... menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet. Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your product, and select Open Print Queue. You see one of the following: •...
... menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your Windows computer or Mac. 1. Select Print Head Alignment. 4. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet. Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can align the print head using a utility on your product, and select Open Print Queue. You see one of the following: •...
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Then print another alignment sheet and check it. When you want to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each set and click Realignment. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment 163 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish.
Then print another alignment sheet and check it. When you want to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each set and click Realignment. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment 163 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the screen to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish.
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...installed. Turn off again. 3. Lower the scanner unit. 5. Close the output tray and paper support. 166 Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may damage the product. 1. Lift up the scanner unit and check to the case with tape. Secure the ink cartridge holder to see ... panel; Disconnect any connected cables. 8. otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Caution: Do not place tape on the product, wait for the print head to move, then turn the product off the product. 2. If not, turn on the white flat cable inside the product; Unplug the power cable. 7....
...installed. Turn off again. 3. Lower the scanner unit. 5. Close the output tray and paper support. 166 Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may damage the product. 1. Lift up the scanner unit and check to the case with tape. Secure the ink cartridge holder to see ... panel; Disconnect any connected cables. 8. otherwise, you may damage your product. 4. Caution: Do not place tape on the product, wait for the print head to move, then turn the product off the product. 2. If not, turn on the white flat cable inside the product; Unplug the power cable. 7....