Epson ET-M2120 Series, User Manual

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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.
Aligning the Print Head (Control Panel)
1.
Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
“Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 26
2.
Select Maintenance on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
3.
Select Print Head Alignment .
4.
Select one of the alignment menus, and then follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment pattern.
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Vertical Alignment: Select this if your printouts look blurry or vertical ruled lines appear misaligned.
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Horizontal Alignment: Select this if you see horizontal banding at regular intervals.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears
When the printouts are smeared or scuffed, clean the roller inside.
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Important:
Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer. The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint.
1.
Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
“Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 26
2.
Select Maintenance on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
Maintaining the Printer
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Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality
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Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears
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