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... 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 the Paper Path ...164 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 165 Cleaning Your Product ...165...
... 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 the Paper Path ...164 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 165 Cleaning Your Product ...165...
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... Mac OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink 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. Press the left or right arrow buttons to replace it. Note: Please ...dispose of your ink cartridges using your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to replace a cartridge that is more information. Checking Cartridge Status...
... Mac OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink 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. Press the left or right arrow buttons to replace it. Note: Please ...dispose of your ink cartridges using your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. If you would like to return your used ink cartridges to Epson for proper disposal, please go to replace a cartridge that is more information. Checking Cartridge Status...
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... nozzles only if print quality declines. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may need to replace the ink cartridges. 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 check...
... nozzles only if print quality declines. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may need to replace the ink cartridges. 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 check...
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... press the OK button. • If there are gaps in the lines. Then try cleaning the print head again. If you don't see if there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or... damaged and needs to continue. 9. 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 as necessary. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 150
... press the OK button. • If there are gaps in the lines. Then try cleaning the print head again. If you don't see if there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or... damaged and needs to continue. 9. 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 as necessary. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 150
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... 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. You must replace the cartridge first. If there are gaps or the pattern is low. Note: You cannot clean the print head...
... 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. You must replace the cartridge first. If there are gaps or the pattern is low. Note: You cannot clean the print head...
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You see this screen: 154 You see this screen: 5. Press the start button to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished. You see this screen: 6. Press the up or down arrow buttons to begin the cleaning cycle.
You see this screen: 154 You see this screen: 5. Press the start button to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is finished. You see this screen: 6. Press the up or down arrow buttons to begin the cleaning cycle.
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... the Windows taskbar. 155 Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to confirm that the print head is finished. If you may be old or damaged and needs to be... product and wait at least 6 hours. 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 green when the cleaning cycle is clean. Then try cleaning the print head again. 7.
... the Windows taskbar. 155 Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to confirm that the print head is finished. If you may be old or damaged and needs to be... product and wait at least 6 hours. 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 green when the cleaning cycle is clean. Then try cleaning the print head again. 7.
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Select Head Cleaning. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 3. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. You see one of these windows: 156
Select Head Cleaning. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 3. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. You see one of these windows: 156
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... don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to be replaced. 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 clean the print head again. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print head needs cleaning • If there are...
... don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to be replaced. 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 clean the print head again. Then try cleaning the print head again. Print head needs cleaning • If there are...
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... Maintenance and press the OK button. 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 Head Alignment and press the OK button. Load a ...
... Maintenance and press the OK button. 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 Head Alignment and press the OK button. Load a ...
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... cartridge holder before turning on your product. 10. 9. If print quality has declined when you may damage your product. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 167 Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down. Keep the product level...
... cartridge holder before turning on your product. 10. 9. If print quality has declined when you may damage your product. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 167 Lower the control panel by squeezing the release bar and gently pushing the panel down. Keep the product level...
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...page does not print, the product may have a problem. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Where to Get Help Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the results of the product...can choose which settings to reset or reset them to select Setup and press the OK button. 171 If they do not work, contact Epson. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. 8. Check the other solutions in this manual. Do the following, depending on the product ...
...page does not print, the product may have a problem. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts When to Uninstall Your Product Software Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Where to Get Help Resetting Control Panel Defaults If you have a problem with settings on the results of the product...can choose which settings to reset or reset them to select Setup and press the OK button. 171 If they do not work, contact Epson. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. 8. Check the other solutions in this manual. Do the following, depending on the product ...
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This is level (not tilted). Then clean the print head, if necessary. • If the nozzle check page does not print, but nothing copies, try these sections if you have problems using paper with your ... Problems Solving Paper Problems Check 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 Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies...
This is level (not tilted). Then clean the print head, if necessary. • If the nozzle check page does not print, but nothing copies, try these sections if you have problems using paper with your ... Problems Solving Paper Problems Check 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 Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies...
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... necessary. • Make sure your product is positioned correctly for multiple copies. 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 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Incorrect... and printer software. • Make sure you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged.
... necessary. • Make sure your product is positioned correctly for multiple copies. 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 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Incorrect... and printer software. • Make sure you want to skip printing it, select the Skip Blank Page setting in your printer software. • Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged.
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...special paper 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. • If you print on glossy paper ...; Avoid handling printouts on both sides of a sheet of heavily saturated or dark images. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Then...
...special paper 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. • If you print on glossy paper ...; Avoid handling printouts on both sides of a sheet of heavily saturated or dark images. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Then...
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... X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - 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 10.5/10.6/10.7 Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your paper...
... X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - 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 10.5/10.6/10.7 Cleaning the Paper Path Related topics Loading Paper Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your paper...
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....5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Related topics Loading Paper 192 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to see your product software. • Run a nozzle check to increase the... Make sure you loaded the printable side of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings -
....5/10.6/10.7 Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Related topics Loading Paper 192 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to see your product software. • Run a nozzle check to increase the... Make sure you loaded the printable side of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings -
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... printed colors can never exactly match your on ink, and you can use genuine EPSON ink and paper. Incorrect Colors If your printouts have problems scanning with your product. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Managing Color -
... printed colors can never exactly match your on ink, and you can use genuine EPSON ink and paper. Incorrect Colors If your printouts have problems scanning with your product. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Managing Color -
Quick Guide
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... your online User's Guide. Nozzles need to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and press OK. Follow the steps below to select Maintenance and press OK, then select Nozzle Check and press OK. 4. Press if necessary and... on top of the ink cartridges. or A4-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Press x to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. To align the print head, if necessary, see page 17). 16 Maintaining Your Printer If you need...
... your online User's Guide. Nozzles need to print the nozzle check pattern. 5. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and press OK. Follow the steps below to select Maintenance and press OK, then select Nozzle Check and press OK. 4. Press if necessary and... on top of the ink cartridges. or A4-size paper in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. Press x to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. To align the print head, if necessary, see page 17). 16 Maintaining Your Printer If you need...
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... at least once a month to maintain good print quality. If you see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off the printer during head cleaning or you don't see a message on your EPSON product often, it . 5. If the black cartridge is expended, you can check ink cartridge...and press OK, then press x to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 25. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be replaced. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles,...
... at least once a month to maintain good print quality. If you see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off the printer during head cleaning or you don't see a message on your EPSON product often, it . 5. If the black cartridge is expended, you can check ink cartridge...and press OK, then press x to verify that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 25. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be replaced. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles,...