Checking the Status of Consumables
You can check the approximate service life of the maintenance box from the control panel. tap
Job/Status
on the
home screen, and then select
Printer Status
.
You can check the approximate ink levels and the approximate service life of the maintenance box from the
computer. See the related information link below for details.
To confirm the actual ink remaining, visually check the ink levels in all of the printer's tanks.
Related Information
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“Guide to Mac OS Printer Driver” on page 297
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“It is Time to Refill the Ink” on page 230
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“It is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box” on page 235
Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality
Adjusting the Print Quality
If you notice a misaligned vertical lines, blurred images, or horizontal banding, adjust the print quality.
1.
Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2.
Select
Settings
on the home screen.
3.
Select
Maintenance
>
Print Quality Adjustment
.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to check the printer to improve print quality.
If a message is displayed recommending that you clean the print head, perform print head cleaning.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions to print the patterns for print head alignment, and then align the print head.
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This pattern allows you to perform alignment if vertical ruled lines appear misaligned or your printouts
look blurry.
Find and enter the number for the pattern that has the least misaligned vertical line.
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Summary of Contents for ET-5800 Series
Page 17: ...Part Names and Functions Front 18 Inside 20 Rear 21 ...
Page 29: ...Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions 30 Paper Size and Type Settings 30 Loading Paper 31 ...
Page 34: ...Placing Originals Placing Originals 35 Originals that are not Supported by the ADF 36 ...
Page 456: ...Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site 457 Contacting Epson Support 457 ...