Epson Stylus Color 580, Manual

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Maintenance
8-3
Using the Head Cleaning utility
Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Head Cleaning
utility.
Note:
If the Status Monitor 3, Progress Meter, or StatusMonitor displays a
message indicating that the ink cartridges need replacing, you cannot
clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
For Windows users
There are two ways to access the Head Cleaning utility:
❏
Right-click the printer-shaped icon on the Windows taskbar
and click
Head Cleaning on the shortcut menu that appears.
❏
Access the printer software and click the Utility tab, then click
the Head Cleaning button. For details on accessing the
printer software, see “Accessing the printer software” on page
2-2.
After opening the utility, follow the on-screen instructions. Click
Print nozzle check pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box to
confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle.
Note:
The cleaning cycle takes about thirty seconds to complete.
Below are nozzle check patterns:
The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern prints
in color.
Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned
segments are
missing