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... 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 ...184 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 186 Cleaning Your Product ...186 Transporting Your Product...
... 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 ...184 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 186 Cleaning Your Product ...186 Transporting Your Product...
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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 Mac OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status...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 www.epson.com/recycle for more than six months old, if your product's LCD screen....
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 Mac OS X Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status...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 www.epson.com/recycle for more than six months old, if your product's LCD screen....
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... able to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them , you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light...
... able to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them , you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Print Head Maintenance If your printouts become too light...
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Print head is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. Then try cleaning the print head again. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue. 9. Do one of the following: ... or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 173 Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to be old or...
Print head is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. Then try cleaning the print head again. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue. 9. Do one of the following: ... or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning 173 Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to be old or...
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If there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 175 Check the printed pattern to clean it when a cartridge is low. Print head is faint, clean the print head. If there are gaps in the lines. 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...
If there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 6. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 175 Check the printed pattern to clean it when a cartridge is low. Print head is faint, clean the print head. If there are gaps in the lines. 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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... down arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. You see this screen: 176 Press the home button, if necessary. 3. You see this screen: 5. 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...
... down arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. You see this screen: 176 Press the home button, if necessary. 3. You see this screen: 5. 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...
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The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is clean. 177 6. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. You see this screen: 7. Press the start button to confirm that the print head is finished.
The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cleaning cycle is clean. 177 6. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check to begin the cleaning cycle. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. You see this screen: 7. Press the start button to confirm that the print head is finished.
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..., select System Preferences. You see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to be replaced. 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 Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 3. Select Head Cleaning. If you don't see a window like this...
..., select System Preferences. You see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to be replaced. 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 Open Print Queue. Select Utility. 3. Select Head Cleaning. If you don't see a window like this...
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click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on , you may damage it. 5. When the power light stops flashing and remains on when the cleaning cycle is clean 179 4. Check the printed pattern to see if there are clean; Print head is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you can check to see if the nozzles are gaps in the lines. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle.
click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 6. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on , you may damage it. 5. When the power light stops flashing and remains on when the cleaning cycle is clean 179 4. Check the printed pattern to see if there are clean; Print head is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you can check to see if the nozzles are gaps in the lines. Click Start to begin the cleaning cycle.
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...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. If quality still does not improve, one of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head... up to align the print head. Note: Banding may need cleaning. 180 If you may also occur if your printouts become grainy ...
...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. If quality still does not improve, one of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head... up to align the print head. Note: Banding may need cleaning. 180 If you may also occur if your printouts become grainy ...
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You see this screen: 5. You see this screen: 181 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 home button, if necessary...
You see this screen: 5. You see this screen: 181 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 home button, if necessary...
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... alignment sheet and check it. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the back of a printout, you see ink on the screen to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. ...each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish. When you want to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each set and click Realignment. Load a few sheets of the sets, choose the closest one ...
... alignment sheet and check it. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Path If you can clean the paper path to remove any excess ink. 1. 5. Check the printed pattern and follow the instructions on the back of a printout, you see ink on the screen to skip a particular alignment sheet. 6. ...each pattern number, click Next. • If no patterns are done, click Finish. When you want to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each set. • After choosing each set and click Realignment. Load a few sheets of the sets, choose the closest one ...
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... the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you print again, clean and align the print head. Keep the product level during transportation. 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 188 9. Place the product in its original packing materials, if...
... the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you print again, clean and align the print head. Keep the product level during transportation. 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 188 9. Place the product in its original packing materials, if...
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...: 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 could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. If they do not work, contact Epson. Check the other solutions in this book or try...
...: 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 could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. If they do not work, contact Epson. Check the other solutions in this book or try...
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...paper jams when you load only one or two sheets, try loading more than the recommended number of sheets. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, making sure that is normal. This is not curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. •... reload it . Slide the edge guide against the right side and beneath the tab. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Product Makes Noise When It Sits for printing, remove it in the sheet feeder printable side up. 200 • If the nozzle check page does not...
...paper jams when you load only one or two sheets, try loading more than the recommended number of sheets. • If paper jams when you print on both sides of the paper, making sure that is normal. This is not curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. •... reload it . Slide the edge guide against the right side and beneath the tab. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Product Makes Noise When It Sits for printing, remove it in the sheet feeder printable side up. 200 • If the nozzle check page does not...
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... the printer. Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Windows 207 Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you...
... the printer. Mac OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Windows 207 Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X Incorrect Margins on Printout If your printed page has incorrect margins, try these solutions: • Make sure you...
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... saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one sheet at an angle. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Place it is printed. • Avoid handling printouts...
... saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting in your product. • Use a support sheet with special paper, or load special paper one sheet at an angle. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Place it is printed. • Avoid handling printouts...
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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 printouts are clogged. Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path 212 Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting...
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 printouts are clogged. Mac OS X Cleaning the Paper Path 212 Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Selecting...
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... Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try reinstalling it. downloads or Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - If so, wake your system and restart your scanning software. • If you can download and install...
... Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try reinstalling it. downloads or Canadian downloads). Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related references Available EPSON Papers Related tasks Selecting Advanced Print Settings - If so, wake your system and restart your scanning software. • If you can download and install...
Quick Guide and Warranty
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... of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. After the print head cleaning sequence is faint, select Head Cleaning and press OK. If you can print another nozzle check pattern by selecting Nozzle Check and pressing OK. Press x to clean the print head. Caution: To keep your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some...
... of the cover or use only a soft, nonabrasive microfiber-type cloth. After the print head cleaning sequence is faint, select Head Cleaning and press OK. If you can print another nozzle check pattern by selecting Nozzle Check and pressing OK. Press x to clean the print head. Caution: To keep your printouts are faint or have gaps in them, some...