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... Control Panel 156 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 157 Print Head Cleaning ...159 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 160 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 161 Print Head Alignment ...163 Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel 164 Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using a Computer Utility 165 Aligning the Print...
... Control Panel 156 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 157 Print Head Cleaning ...159 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 160 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 161 Print Head Alignment ...163 Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel 164 Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using a Computer Utility 165 Aligning the Print...
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Select any of the following options, as necessary: • Nozzle Check to print a nozzle check pattern to check whether the print head nozzles are clogged. • Head Cleaning to clean the print head if you notice banding or gaps in your printouts. • Print Head Alignment to align the print head if printouts appear grainy or out of focus. • Epson Status Monitor 3 to check the printer's status. 100 You see a window like this: 4.
Select any of the following options, as necessary: • Nozzle Check to print a nozzle check pattern to check whether the print head nozzles are clogged. • Head Cleaning to clean the print head if you notice banding or gaps in your printouts. • Print Head Alignment to align the print head if printouts appear grainy or out of focus. • Epson Status Monitor 3 to check the printer's status. 100 You see a window like this: 4.
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...Cut Position Replace Cutter Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 131 Description Prints a nozzle check pattern in the specified location on the nozzle check pattern. ... in one direction. Lets you clean all or selected colors (in cutter. Lets you adjust or replace the built-in pairs of focus: Uni-D: when printing in both directions. Setting Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Options - Lets you align the print head when print results are still clogged...
...Cut Position Replace Cutter Parent topic: Using the Control Panel Menus Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 131 Description Prints a nozzle check pattern in the specified location on the nozzle check pattern. ... in one direction. Lets you clean all or selected colors (in cutter. Lets you adjust or replace the built-in pairs of focus: Uni-D: when printing in both directions. Setting Nozzle Check Head Cleaning Options - Lets you align the print head when print results are still clogged...
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... an adjustment between -0.70 and +0.70%. Lets you are unable to 10 seconds). Lets you adjust the amount of time the head pauses between the print head and thin or soft paper. If the image is reduced or media does not feed correctly, you can use to adjust the...Pass Roll Paper Tension Remove Skew Setting Name Restore Settings Value: lets you adjust the suction from 0 seconds to resolve banding issues even after head cleaning and alignment. Options Paper Feed Adjust Description Lets you adjust the paper feed if you enable paper skew reduction. Pattern: prints an adjustment ...
... an adjustment between -0.70 and +0.70%. Lets you are unable to 10 seconds). Lets you adjust the amount of time the head pauses between the print head and thin or soft paper. If the image is reduced or media does not feed correctly, you can use to adjust the...Pass Roll Paper Tension Remove Skew Setting Name Restore Settings Value: lets you adjust the suction from 0 seconds to resolve banding issues even after head cleaning and alignment. Options Paper Feed Adjust Description Lets you adjust the paper feed if you enable paper skew reduction. Pattern: prints an adjustment ...
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...cause ink to build up inside the printer. Caution: Disabling this setting may clean the print head) when you reload paper. Every Job: checks the nozzles after initial ink charging. Performs an automatic nozzle check and head cleaning if the printer is turned on to print outside the margins of the ..., the printer runs an automatic nozzle check (and may cause the printer to avoid paper jams. Automatically runs a nozzle check and cleans the print head if necessary. Changed settings take effect when you switch between black inks and after every print job. Turn off this setting turned on...
...cause ink to build up inside the printer. Caution: Disabling this setting may clean the print head) when you reload paper. Every Job: checks the nozzles after initial ink charging. Performs an automatic nozzle check and head cleaning if the printer is turned on to print outside the margins of the ..., the printer runs an automatic nozzle check (and may cause the printer to avoid paper jams. Automatically runs a nozzle check and cleans the print head if necessary. Changed settings take effect when you switch between black inks and after every print job. Turn off this setting turned on...
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... been used in email notifications sent by the Remote Manager utility. Time Zone - Lets you still have clogged nozzles after running multiple head cleanings from the Maintenance menu. Formats the optional internal print server and deletes all menu settings to their default values (except Date and Time...: Length in logs and status sheets. Sets the printer's built-in pairs of two), based on the nozzle check pattern. Setting Powerful Cleaning Options All Nozzles Various colors Date And Time - Returns all stored print jobs. Use this setting only if you enter the difference between...
... been used in email notifications sent by the Remote Manager utility. Time Zone - Lets you still have clogged nozzles after running multiple head cleanings from the Maintenance menu. Formats the optional internal print server and deletes all menu settings to their default values (except Date and Time...: Length in logs and status sheets. Sets the printer's built-in pairs of two), based on the nozzle check pattern. Setting Powerful Cleaning Options All Nozzles Various colors Date And Time - Returns all stored print jobs. Use this setting only if you enter the difference between...
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...be installed to be discarded. Caution: Do not touch the chip on the LCD screen. (The SCP8000/SC-P9000 have two maintenance boxes.) Note: Do not reuse maintenance boxes you have to complete the process." Parent topic: ...Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Replacing Maintenance Boxes The maintenance box absorbs ink used until its "Ink Cartridge Expended" status is ...from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as head cleaning and changing black ink.
...be installed to be discarded. Caution: Do not touch the chip on the LCD screen. (The SCP8000/SC-P9000 have two maintenance boxes.) Note: Do not reuse maintenance boxes you have to complete the process." Parent topic: ...Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Replacing Maintenance Boxes The maintenance box absorbs ink used until its "Ink Cartridge Expended" status is ...from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as head cleaning and changing black ink.
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... light, or you may need to run a utility to clean it when a cartridge is low. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to check...
... light, or you may need to run a utility to clean it when a cartridge is low. Print Head Maintenance Print Head Alignment Print Head Maintenance If your product. 1. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Print Head Nozzle Check You can print a nozzle check pattern to check...
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... at least a 10× eye loupe to see if there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related references Maintenance Menu Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print... the OK button. • If there are gaps in the printer. 157 5. Select Nozzle Check and press the right arrow button. 6. Print head is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. 9. Follow the instructions on your Windows or Mac computer. 1.
... at least a 10× eye loupe to see if there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related references Maintenance Menu Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print... the OK button. • If there are gaps in the printer. 157 5. Select Nozzle Check and press the right arrow button. 6. Print head is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button. 9. Follow the instructions on your Windows or Mac computer. 1.
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... Note: Use at least a 10× eye loupe to determine which colors need cleaning. Check the printed pattern to clean it when a cartridge is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles...
... Note: Use at least a 10× eye loupe to determine which colors need cleaning. Check the printed pattern to clean it when a cartridge is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles...
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...Press the OK to select Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 5. When the cleaning cycle is selected. 3. The nozzle pattern prints. 12. Make sure roll or cut sheet paper is loaded in the lines. Select Head Cleaning and press the right arrow button. 6. Press the Menu button. 4. Select one ...of the following : • To clean all nozzles, select All Nozzles and press the right arrow button. • To select the...
...Press the OK to select Maintenance and press the right arrow button. 5. When the cleaning cycle is selected. 3. The nozzle pattern prints. 12. Make sure roll or cut sheet paper is loaded in the lines. Select Head Cleaning and press the right arrow button. 6. Press the Menu button. 4. Select one ...of the following : • To clean all nozzles, select All Nozzles and press the right arrow button. • To select the...
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Make sure the correct paper type is clean Print head needs cleaning 13. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related references Maintenance Menu Settings Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as the...
Make sure the correct paper type is clean Print head needs cleaning 13. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related references Maintenance Menu Settings Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as the...
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... control panel or your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of the cleaning. Align the print head using these paper types: Plain paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your computer, or align it manually from the printer control panel...
... control panel or your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of the cleaning. Align the print head using these paper types: Plain paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Print Head Alignment If your computer, or align it manually from the printer control panel...
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... 297 mm]). 2. Press the up or down arrow button to ensure that the printer is not properly aligned, perform a manual head alignment. When the automatic head alignment process is complete, your printer still is aligned properly for bi-directional printing based on all colors. • Bi-D #1, ...right arrow button. 7. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel You can automatically align the print head using the control panel on the size of the ink dots. Run all...
... 297 mm]). 2. Press the up or down arrow button to ensure that the printer is not properly aligned, perform a manual head alignment. When the automatic head alignment process is complete, your printer still is aligned properly for bi-directional printing based on all colors. • Bi-D #1, ...right arrow button. 7. Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel You can automatically align the print head using the control panel on the size of the ink dots. Run all...
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...and ink door label, and reinstall the cartridge. Ink Cartridge Error Insert a genuine Epson ink cartridge that the cartridge is the same color as the color displayed on ...recognized. Remove the cartridge, leave it for four hours or more at room temperature, and reinstall it. Cleaning Error The printer nozzles are installed. LCD screen message Condition/solution Ink Cartridge Error The ink cartridges have ...Paper Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Where to run another automatic head cleaning. Insert again or after running the automatic head Automatic head cleaning cleaning.
...and ink door label, and reinstall the cartridge. Ink Cartridge Error Insert a genuine Epson ink cartridge that the cartridge is the same color as the color displayed on ...recognized. Remove the cartridge, leave it for four hours or more at room temperature, and reinstall it. Cleaning Error The printer nozzles are installed. LCD screen message Condition/solution Ink Cartridge Error The ink cartridges have ...Paper Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Where to run another automatic head cleaning. Insert again or after running the automatic head Automatic head cleaning cleaning.
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Turn off several times. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Print Quality Options - OS X Paper Menu Settings Printer Setup Menu Settings Administrator Menu Settings Where to Get Help Related tasks Removing and ...message Condition/solution Call For Service A call for service occurs when: (service code) • The power cable is displayed on the LCD screen, contact Epson for support and provide them . If • An error occurs that cannot be cleared this doesn't work, note the code and call for service has...
Turn off several times. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Print Quality Options - OS X Paper Menu Settings Printer Setup Menu Settings Administrator Menu Settings Where to Get Help Related tasks Removing and ...message Condition/solution Call For Service A call for service occurs when: (service code) • The power cable is displayed on the LCD screen, contact Epson for support and provide them . If • An error occurs that cannot be cleared this doesn't work, note the code and call for service has...
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...Motor Self Adjustment on the product's LCD screen, the printer is adjusting its internal motor. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Red Light Shines Inside the Printer The red light always shines inside the printer. Load cut sheets vertically. • For best results, ..., high-quality paper that is not damp, curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. 187 If the pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head again. (If the printer has not been used for the message to disappear and do not turn off the printer.
...Motor Self Adjustment on the product's LCD screen, the printer is adjusting its internal motor. Parent topic: Solving Printing Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Red Light Shines Inside the Printer The red light always shines inside the printer. Load cut sheets vertically. • For best results, ..., high-quality paper that is not damp, curled, creased, old, too thin, or too thick. 187 If the pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head again. (If the printer has not been used for the message to disappear and do not turn off the printer.
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...Off. Do not load more than one piece of cut sheet paper at a time. If cleaning the print head several times does not solve the problem, use a stronger print head cleaning level. • If the print head is still clogged after cutting, set the Auto Cut setting to support it manually. •...Not Collect in the Basket or is Creased If paper does not collect correctly in the paper basket, try these solutions: • Clean the print head and print the check pattern again. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Menu Settings Related topics Using the Paper Basket Solving...
...Off. Do not load more than one piece of cut sheet paper at a time. If cleaning the print head several times does not solve the problem, use a stronger print head cleaning level. • If the print head is still clogged after cutting, set the Auto Cut setting to support it manually. •...Not Collect in the Basket or is Creased If paper does not collect correctly in the paper basket, try these solutions: • Clean the print head and print the check pattern again. Parent topic: Solving Paper Problems Related references Paper Menu Settings Related topics Using the Paper Basket Solving...
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...the printer cover is closed during printing. • Check the ink levels on the LCD screen. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Make sure you selected in the printer). Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems 198 Replace ...screen. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Administrator Menu Settings Overall Print Quality is uneven, too light, too dark, or there are using genuine Epson ink cartridges. To maintain optimum print quality, remove and ...
...the printer cover is closed during printing. • Check the ink levels on the LCD screen. Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • Make sure you selected in the printer). Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems 198 Replace ...screen. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Administrator Menu Settings Overall Print Quality is uneven, too light, too dark, or there are using genuine Epson ink cartridges. To maintain optimum print quality, remove and ...
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... bottom edge is scuffed, try widening the bottom margin. • If ink is smeared on your prints, clean the rollers. If this occurs, align the print head. OS X Advanced Color Settings - OS X Lines Are Misaligned You may see vertical lines in humidity and .... Windows Output Resolution Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Color Management Options - Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Related references Print Quality Options - Load blank paper and press the paper feed button to feed it...
... bottom edge is scuffed, try widening the bottom margin. • If ink is smeared on your prints, clean the rollers. If this occurs, align the print head. OS X Advanced Color Settings - OS X Lines Are Misaligned You may see vertical lines in humidity and .... Windows Output Resolution Settings - Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows Color Management Options - Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Related references Print Quality Options - Load blank paper and press the paper feed button to feed it...