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... a Computer Utility 245 Print Head Cleaning ...246 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 247 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 248 Print Head Alignment ...251 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 251 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 253 Cleaning the Paper Guide ...255 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 257 Cleaning Your Product ...257...
... a Computer Utility 245 Print Head Cleaning ...246 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 247 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 248 Print Head Alignment ...251 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 251 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 253 Cleaning the Paper Guide ...255 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product 257 Cleaning Your Product ...257...
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... When one of your used ink cartridges and maintenance boxes to Epson for proper disposal, please go to replace a cartridge that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When a cartridge is expended, you need to epson.com/recycle for more than six months old if your printouts ...do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. When an ink cartridge is expended or the ...
... When one of your used ink cartridges and maintenance boxes to Epson for proper disposal, please go to replace a cartridge that gets flushed from the system during print head cleaning. When a cartridge is expended, you need to epson.com/recycle for more than six months old if your printouts ...do not look their best, even after cleaning and aligning the print head. When an ink cartridge is expended or the ...
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... print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them , you may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is expended, and may need to clean the print head nozzles. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance...
... print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them , you may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is expended, and may need to clean the print head nozzles. Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Related topics Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance...
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...nozzle pattern prints. 7. Follow the instructions on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Loading Paper 244 If quality still does not...times, leave the product turned on the screen to see if there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. 6. Check the printed pattern to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. Press the Color button. Do one of...
...nozzle pattern prints. 7. Follow the instructions on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Loading Paper 244 If quality still does not...times, leave the product turned on the screen to see if there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 8. 6. Check the printed pattern to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process as necessary. Press the Color button. Do one of...
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... and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Loading Paper Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. If there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Print head is faint, clean the print head. You must replace the cartridge first. 246 Check the...
... and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Loading Paper Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. If there are gaps or the pattern is clean Print head needs cleaning 7. Print head is faint, clean the print head. You must replace the cartridge first. 246 Check the...
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Select Maintenance. Make sure there are no errors on your product. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Setup. 5. You see a screen like this: 6. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Select Print Head Cleaning. 247 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on the LCD screen. 2.
Select Maintenance. Make sure there are no errors on your product. 1. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Setup. 5. You see a screen like this: 6. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 3. Select Print Head Cleaning. 247 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on the LCD screen. 2.
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... Mac computer. 1. When the cleaning cycle is clean. Press the Color button to clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 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 screen...
... Mac computer. 1. When the cleaning cycle is clean. Press the Color button to clean the print head. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 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 screen...
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Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Head Cleaning. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • OS X 10.5: In the Apple ...menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. 249 Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in...
Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Head Cleaning. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • OS X 10.5: In the Apple ...menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. 249 Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in...
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... topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 250 Then try cleaning the print head again. click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 7. When the cleaning cycle is faint, click Clean to be replaced. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning • If...
... topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 250 Then try cleaning the print head again. click Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print. 7. When the cleaning cycle is faint, click Clean to be replaced. Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning • If...
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... Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on the LCD screen. 2. Select Print Head Alignment. 251 Print Head ...Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of plain paper in the cassette (or in cassette 1 if your product has two cassettes). 3. Make sure there are no errors on your print head... nozzles need to align the print head. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Maintenance. You see...
... Head Using the Product Control Panel You can align the print head using the control panel on the LCD screen. 2. Select Print Head Alignment. 251 Print Head ...Alignment If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of plain paper in the cassette (or in cassette 1 if your product has two cassettes). 3. Make sure there are no errors on your print head... nozzles need to align the print head. Press the home button, if necessary. 4. Select Maintenance. You see...
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... paper guide rollers to skip a particular alignment sheet. 7. When you see ink on the LCD. 2. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide If you are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in cassette 1 if your product has two ...
... paper guide rollers to skip a particular alignment sheet. 7. When you see ink on the LCD. 2. Parent topic: Print Head Alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide If you are aligned in one or more of the sets, choose the closest one in cassette 1 if your product has two ...
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Transporting Your Product If you print again, clean and align the print head. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may leak. • Leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 4. Place the ... Remove all the paper from printing. 1. Close the rear paper feeder and the output tray. 6. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Alignment Print Head Cleaning 259 Disconnect any connected cables. 5. If print quality has declined when you need to ship your product or transport ...
Transporting Your Product If you print again, clean and align the print head. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may leak. • Leave the ink cartridges installed. Turn off the product. 2. Unplug the power cable. 4. Place the ... Remove all the paper from printing. 1. Close the rear paper feeder and the output tray. 6. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Product Related concepts Print Head Alignment Print Head Cleaning 259 Disconnect any connected cables. 5. If print quality has declined when you need to ship your product or transport ...
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... operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. If they do not work, contact Epson. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check ...Press the Color button. The nozzle pattern prints. 8. Check the other solutions in this : 7. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment When to Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help 266 You see a screen like this manual. Check the other solutions ...
... operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. If they do not work, contact Epson. Do one of the following, depending on the results of the product check: • If the page prints and the nozzle check ...Press the Color button. The nozzle pattern prints. 8. Check the other solutions in this : 7. Parent topic: Solving Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment When to Uninstall Your Product Software Related references Where to Get Help 266 You see a screen like this manual. Check the other solutions ...
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Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, ...but the product's power is on, make sure your product software is installed correctly. • Make sure your product is level (not tilted). 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 see if...
Parent topic: Solving Copying Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Parent topic: Solving Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies If your product makes a noise, ...but the product's power is on, make sure your product software is installed correctly. • Make sure your product is level (not tilted). 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 see if...
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... settings in a document you are clogged. Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your product is selected as the printer in your printing program or printer software is inverted unexpectedly...any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off any of the nozzles are printing and you print on Epson Iron-on your operating system version.) Note: Leave these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings ...
... settings in a document you are clogged. Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Make sure your product is selected as the printer in your printing program or printer software is inverted unexpectedly...any mirror or inversion settings in your printing application. • Turn off any of the nozzles are printing and you print on Epson Iron-on your operating system version.) Note: Leave these solutions: • Make sure you selected the correct paper size settings ...
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... Basic Print Settings - Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Selecting Extended Settings -
... Basic Print Settings - Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes. • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Selecting Extended Settings -
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... necessary. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. 292 Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - If one sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and...
... necessary. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. 292 Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Type Settings Related tasks Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - If one sheet at a time. • Make sure your paper meets the specifications for your product. • Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and...
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...be old or low on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on ink, and you loaded. •... sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in all directions. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Selecting Basic Print Settings -
...be old or low on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in your product. • Align the print head. • Clean the paper path. Note: Your product will not operate properly while tilted at an angle. Place it on ink, and you loaded. •... sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in all directions. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Available Epson Papers Paper Specifications Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Selecting Basic Print Settings -
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Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to increase the resolution setting to retain a high image quality. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems 294 OS X Related topics ...you will double the image size later, change the resolution setting to keep file sizes manageable. Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Type Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Selecting Basic Print Settings - see if any high speed settings in an image-editing program, you...
Then clean the print head, if necessary. • Align the print head. • You may need to increase the resolution setting to retain a high image quality. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems 294 OS X Related topics ...you will double the image size later, change the resolution setting to keep file sizes manageable. Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Related references Paper Type Settings Related tasks Cleaning the Paper Guide Selecting Basic Print Settings - see if any high speed settings in an image-editing program, you...
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... best results, use a color management system to replace them. • Your printed colors can use genuine Epson ink and paper. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Available Epson Papers 295 OS X Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink...
... best results, use a color management system to replace them. • Your printed colors can use genuine Epson ink and paper. Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems Related concepts Print Head Nozzle Check Print Head Cleaning Related references Available Epson Papers 295 OS X Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - OS X Related topics Loading Paper Replacing Ink...