Epson Stylus Color 580, Manual

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Printing with Windows
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Note:
❏
The letter in parentheses after the utility name indicates the shortcut
key for that utility. Press
Alt and the letter on the keyboard to open
that utility.
❏
Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, and Print Head
Alignment utilities if your printer is connected to your computer
through a network.
❏
Do not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, Print Head
Alignment, or Ink Cartridge Replacement utilities while printing is
in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.
Status Monitor 3
Status Monitor 3 provides you with printer status information,
such as the amount of ink remaining, and checks for printer errors.
This utility is only available when both of the following conditions
are met:
❏
The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the
USB port.
❏
Your system is configured to support bidirectional
communication.
Nozzle Check
The Nozzle Check utility checks the print head nozzles for
clogging. Check the nozzles if you notice print quality has
declined and after cleaning to confirm that the print head nozzles
have been cleared. If the nozzle check indicates the print head
needs cleaning, you can access the Head Cleaning utility directly
from the Nozzle Check utility. See “Checking the Print Head
Nozzles” on page 8-1.