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... (U.S.) or epson.ca/support/et2550 (Canada) 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup program. OS X: Make sure you install Software Updater to receive firmware and software updates for wireless printing or Wi-Fi Direct®. Any problems? Then clean the print head, if necessary...connection. If you may need to access the online User's Guide. OS X: Click the icon in the next column. iOS/Android™ epson.com/iprint Epson Connect™ Connect wirelessly from across the room or around the world. The product can only connect to a network that supports 2.4 ...
... (U.S.) or epson.ca/support/et2550 (Canada) 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to run the setup program. OS X: Make sure you install Software Updater to receive firmware and software updates for wireless printing or Wi-Fi Direct®. Any problems? Then clean the print head, if necessary...connection. If you may need to access the online User's Guide. OS X: Click the icon in the next column. iOS/Android™ epson.com/iprint Epson Connect™ Connect wirelessly from across the room or around the world. The product can only connect to a network that supports 2.4 ...
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... with Windows 152 Purchase Epson Ink ...153 Ink Bottle Part Numbers...154 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...154 Adjusting Print Quality...159 Print Head Maintenance...159 Print Head Nozzle Check...159 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 159 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 162 Print Head Cleaning ...163 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product...
... with Windows 152 Purchase Epson Ink ...153 Ink Bottle Part Numbers...154 Refilling the Ink Tanks ...154 Adjusting Print Quality...159 Print Head Maintenance...159 Print Head Nozzle Check...159 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 159 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 162 Print Head Cleaning ...163 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product...
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...handling of ink. If you are vacuum packed to prevent ink from all ink tanks during printing and when performing maintenance operations, such as cleaning the print head. • The ink bottles may contain recycled materials, but this does not affect product function or performance. • When printing in... Checking Ink Levels Checking Ink Levels with Windows Checking Ink Levels with ink. This is because a mixture of color inks is not covered by Epson's warranty, and under certain circumstances, may be affected. • If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank could...
...handling of ink. If you are vacuum packed to prevent ink from all ink tanks during printing and when performing maintenance operations, such as cleaning the print head. • The ink bottles may contain recycled materials, but this does not affect product function or performance. • When printing in... Checking Ink Levels Checking Ink Levels with Windows Checking Ink Levels with ink. This is because a mixture of color inks is not covered by Epson's warranty, and under certain circumstances, may be affected. • If the ink level is below the lower line on the ink tank could...
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... print a nozzle check pattern to clean or align the print head. Note: You may not be able to refill the ink tank first. You may have to clean the print head when the ink level in any of the tanks is low. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Parent topic: Adjusting... Print Quality Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Print Head Nozzle Check You can check for clogged nozzles....
... print a nozzle check pattern to clean or align the print head. Note: You may not be able to refill the ink tank first. You may have to clean the print head when the ink level in any of the tanks is low. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Parent topic: Adjusting... Print Quality Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Print Head Nozzle Check You can check for clogged nozzles....
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... not improve, contact Epson. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to 3 times, turn the product off and wait at least 12 hours. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Loading Paper in the lines. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head, check the...
... not improve, contact Epson. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to 3 times, turn the product off and wait at least 12 hours. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Loading Paper in the lines. Check the printed pattern to see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to clean the print head, check the...
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...in any of the tanks is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. If there are no gaps, click Finish. Note: You may have to see if there are gaps in the Sheet Feeder Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Refilling the Ink Tanks Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and... the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Check the printed pattern to refill the ink tank...
...in any of the tanks is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. If there are no gaps, click Finish. Note: You may have to see if there are gaps in the Sheet Feeder Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Refilling the Ink Tanks Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and... the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Check the printed pattern to refill the ink tank...
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Press the arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. 7. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...
Press the arrow buttons to select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. 7. Press the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...
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If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to confirm that the print head is clean. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Do one of plain paper in the product. 3. Select Head Cleaning. 165 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 4. Select Print & ... Sheet Feeder Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on the LCD screen. 2. 8. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related references Where to Get Help Related tasks Loading Paper in...
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to confirm that the print head is clean. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Do one of plain paper in the product. 3. Select Head Cleaning. 165 Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 4. Select Print & ... Sheet Feeder Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on the LCD screen. 2. 8. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related references Where to Get Help Related tasks Loading Paper in...
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... the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. 7. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related references Where to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Check the printed pattern...
... the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again. 7. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related references Where to 3 times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson. Check the printed pattern...
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...before printing again. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your printouts, even after cleaning the print head several times, you can use the Power Ink Flushing utility to reach their capacity sooner. Flushing the Ink Using a... Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility You can perform a Power ... of its service life, the product stops printing and you must contact Epson for support.
...before printing again. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your printouts, even after cleaning the print head several times, you can use the Power Ink Flushing utility to reach their capacity sooner. Flushing the Ink Using a... Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Refilling the Ink Tanks Flushing the Ink Using a Computer Utility You can perform a Power ... of its service life, the product stops printing and you must contact Epson for support.
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...a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your print head nozzles need cleaning. Press the start button to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button... to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each selection. 170 Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 7. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the home...
...a Computer Utility Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on your print head nozzles need cleaning. Press the start button to select Head Alignment and press the OK button. 6. Press the OK button... to choose the number representing the best printed pattern for each selection. 170 Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern. 7. Check the printed pattern and press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button. 4. Press the home...
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Otherwise, ink may leak. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 178 If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head. Caution: Keep the product level during transport. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product. Be sure to remove the tape from the print head before turning on your product. Place the product in the plastic bag that was included with the product and fold the bag closed as shown. 11. 10.
Otherwise, ink may leak. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment 178 If print quality has declined when you print again, clean and align the print head. Caution: Keep the product level during transport. Place the product in its original packaging materials, if possible, or use equivalent cushioning around the product. Be sure to remove the tape from the print head before turning on your product. Place the product in the plastic bag that was included with the product and fold the bag closed as shown. 11. 10.
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...may have could be caused by your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. You see this manual. Check the ... and reinstalling your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. Press the OK button. 7. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help 182 Check the other solutions in this screen: 6. Press the start button...
...may have could be caused by your printer software. • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head. • If the page does not print, the product may have a problem. You see this manual. Check the ... and reinstalling your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. Press the OK button. 7. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help 182 Check the other solutions in this screen: 6. Press the start button...
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Then clean the print head, if necessary. • If the nozzle check page does not print, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to separate the sheets, ...: • If paper does not feed for a While Your product is normal. This is performing routine maintenance. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for printing, remove it in the sheet feeder against the edge of the print...
Then clean the print head, if necessary. • If the nozzle check page does not print, but nothing copies, try these solutions: • Run a nozzle check to separate the sheets, ...: • If paper does not feed for a While Your product is normal. This is performing routine maintenance. Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Product Makes Noise When It Sits for printing, remove it in the sheet feeder against the edge of the print...
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Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Incorrect Margins on the Maintenance tab in the ...
Parent topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Page Setup Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Incorrect Margins on the Maintenance tab in the ...
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... topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Ink Flushing Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - See the ink flushing section for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting...
... topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Power Ink Flushing Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - See the ink flushing section for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine Epson inks. • Make sure the paper type setting...
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... the product control panel. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Windows Selecting...
... the product control panel. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Printing Preferences - Windows Selecting...
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... speed settings in your product software. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts...
... speed settings in your product software. • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper or Media Type Settings - Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps If your printouts...
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...the Internet may be low and you increased the image size. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Note: Higher resolution settings result in your software documentation. For example, ...see your printer software. • Run a nozzle check to retain a high image quality. Consider the limitations of ink. 205 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink levels may be low resolution and not result in a high quality printout. • If ...
...the Internet may be low and you increased the image size. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Note: Higher resolution settings result in your software documentation. For example, ...see your printer software. • Run a nozzle check to retain a high image quality. Consider the limitations of ink. 205 Then clean the print head, if necessary. • The ink levels may be low resolution and not result in a high quality printout. • If ...
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... the ink dries. However, you have not used the product for details. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Related references Available Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Related topics Refilling Ink Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you...
... the ink dries. However, you have not used the product for details. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Power Ink Flushing Related references Available Epson Papers Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Related topics Refilling Ink Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you...