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Mac OS X 168 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 158 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...160 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...160 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 161 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 166 ...171 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 174 Print Head Cleaning ...175 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 176 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 178 Print Head Alignment ...180 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 181 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 183 Cleaning the Paper Path ...
Mac OS X 168 Conserving Low Black Ink with Mac OS X 158 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...160 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...160 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 161 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 166 ...171 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 174 Print Head Cleaning ...175 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 176 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 178 Print Head Alignment ...180 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 181 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 183 Cleaning the Paper Path ...
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...to select Setup and press the OK button. Press the left or right arrow buttons to replace it. 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 ...of your ink cartridges using your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to www.epson.com/recycle for proper disposal, please go to replace a cartridge that is more information.
...to select Setup and press the OK button. Press the left or right arrow buttons to replace it. 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 ...of your ink cartridges using your printouts do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. Replacing Ink Cartridges When an ink cartridge is expended, you need to www.epson.com/recycle for proper disposal, please go to replace a cartridge that is more information.
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... for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them , you may need to clean or align the print head. You must replace the cartridge first. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need... the nozzles only if print quality declines. Adjusting Print 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.
... for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them , you may need to clean or align the print head. You must replace the cartridge first. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need... the nozzles only if print quality declines. Adjusting Print 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.
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... cleaning. 180 Note: Banding may be replaced. 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 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. •...
... cleaning. 180 Note: Banding may be replaced. 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 4 times, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Print head needs cleaning • If there are no gaps, click Finish. •...
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... 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 home button, if necessary. 3. ...You see this screen: 181 Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Load...
... 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 home button, if necessary. 3. ...You see this screen: 181 Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. You see this screen: 5. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Load...
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Press the start button to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each selection. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment 182 Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to print an alignment sheet. Press the OK button after each set. 6. You see this screen: 7. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.
Press the start button to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each selection. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment 182 Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to print an alignment sheet. Press the OK button after each set. 6. You see this screen: 7. Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.
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... few sheets 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: 183 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the ...Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print Head Alignment. 4. Do one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select ...
... few sheets 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: 183 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the ...Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print Head Alignment. 4. Do one of plain paper in the Windows taskbar. • Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select ...
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... on the back of plain paper in each set . • After choosing each set and click Realignment. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in the product. 184 5. When you see ink on the ... choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Load a few sheets of a printout, you want to remove any excess ink. 1. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you...
... on the back of plain paper in each set . • After choosing each set and click Realignment. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in the product. 184 5. When you see ink on the ... choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish. Then print another alignment sheet and check it. Load a few sheets of a printout, you want to remove any excess ink. 1. Note: Click Skip (where available) if you...
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Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 188 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...
Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 188 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...
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Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. If they do not work, contact Epson. You can reset them all. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. 8. Do the following, depending on the product control panel, you can ...solutions in this manual. Any operation problem you 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 select Setup and press the OK button. 192
Check the other solutions in this book or try uninstalling and reinstalling your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. If they do not work, contact Epson. You can reset them all. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 2. 8. Do the following, depending on the product control panel, you can ...solutions in this manual. Any operation problem you 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 select Setup and press the OK button. 192
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...these solutions before you reprint: • Run a nozzle check to see if any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. 210 Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Solving Print Quality Problems Check these solutions: • Select a higher print quality setting in... try 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. Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting...
...these solutions before you reprint: • Run a nozzle check to see if any high speed settings in your product software. • Align the print head. 210 Mac OS X Related topics Loading Paper Solving Print Quality Problems Check these solutions: • Select a higher print quality setting in... try 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. Windows Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows Selecting...
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...genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in all directions. 211 Place it is printed. • Avoid handling printouts on the reverse side of the product in your printouts are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head.... • Clean the paper path. If one sheet at an angle. Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media...
...genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in all directions. 211 Place it is printed. • Avoid handling printouts on the reverse side of the product in your printouts are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head.... • Clean the paper path. If one sheet at an angle. Windows Selecting Printing Preferences - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media...
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... your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. 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 - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems...
... your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. 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 - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems...
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... a nozzle check to get as close as possible. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Your printed colors can use a color management system to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - However, you loaded the... software. 213 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to see your software documentation. Mac OS X Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings -...
... a nozzle check to get as close as possible. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Your printed colors can use a color management system to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - However, you loaded the... software. 213 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to see your software documentation. Mac OS X Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings -...
Quick Guide and Warranty
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... need to see your printer looking like new, don't place anything on the printer's control panel. 3. Use the arrow buttons to check the print head nozzles. 1. Check the pattern that prints to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. Press if necessary and select F Setup on top... of the ink cartridges. After the print head cleaning sequence 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. To align the print head, if necessary, see if there are no gaps, select...
... need to see your printer looking like new, don't place anything on the printer's control panel. 3. Use the arrow buttons to check the print head nozzles. 1. Check the pattern that prints to clean the cover, use it as a writing surface. Press if necessary and select F Setup on top... of the ink cartridges. After the print head cleaning sequence 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. To align the print head, if necessary, see if there are no gaps, select...
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... Run a nozzle check as described on page 13 to see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on page 13. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Check your cartridge status (see page 14) and replace cartridges, if necessary ... any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner glass and your Epson printer is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ...
... Run a nozzle check as described on page 13 to see if the print head needs cleaning. ■ Clean the print head as described on page 13. ■ If you notice jagged vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Check your cartridge status (see page 14) and replace cartridges, if necessary ... any problems with the copy or print quality, try these solutions: ■ Make sure the document is placed flat against the scanner glass and your Epson printer is not tilted or placed on an uneven surface. ■ Load the paper printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). ...