1.
Select
Maintenance
on the printer's control panel.
2.
Select
Power Cleaning
.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the Power Cleaning feature.
Note:
If you cannot run this feature, solve the problems that are displayed on the screen. Next, follow this procedure from step
1 to run this feature again.
4.
After running this feature, run the nozzle check to make sure the nozzles are not clogged.
For details on how to run the nozzle check, see the related information link below.
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Important:
If print quality has not improved after running Power Cleaning, wait for at least 12 hours without printing, and
then print the nozzle check pattern again. Run Print Head Cleaning or Power Cleaning again depending on the
printed pattern. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson support.
Note:
You can also run power cleaning from the printer driver. See the related information link below for details.
Related Information
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“Application for Printing from a Computer (Windows Printer Driver)” on page 257
&
“Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver” on page 259
&
“Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 133
Preventing nozzle clogging
Always use the power button when turning the printer on and off.
Check that the power light is off before you disconnect the power cord.
The ink itself can dry out if it is not covered. Just like placing a cap on a fountain pen or an oil pen to prevent it
from drying, make sure the print head is capped properly to prevent the ink from drying.
When the power cord is unplugged or a power outage occurs while the printer is in operation, the print head may
not be capped properly. If the print head is left as it is, it will dry out causing nozzles (ink outlets) to clog.
In these cases, turn the printer on and off again as soon as possible to cap the print head.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head.
1.
Select
Maintenance
on the printer's control panel.
2.
Select
Print Head Alignment
.
3.
Select one of the alignment menus.
❏
Vertical lines look misaligned or the printouts look blurry : Select
Vertical Alignment
.
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Summary of Contents for EcoTank ET-8500 Series
Page 1: ...User s Guide Printing Copying Scanning Maintaining the Printer Solving Problems NPD6547 01 EN ...
Page 16: ...Part Names and Functions Front 17 Inside 19 Rear 20 ...
Page 30: ...Loading Papers and CD DVDs Loading Paper 31 Loading a CD DVD 36 ...
Page 38: ...Placing Originals Placing Originals 39 ...
Page 40: ...Related Information Scanner Specifications on page 273 Placing Originals Placing Originals 40 ...
Page 127: ...Saving and Sharing Data Sharing Data on a Memory Device 128 ...
Page 282: ...Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site 283 Contacting Epson Support 283 ...