Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colors appear. When
print quality has declined, use the nozzle check feature and check if the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are
clogged, clean the print head.
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Important:
Do not turn off the printer during head cleaning. If the head cleaning is incomplete, you may not be able to print.
Note:
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Because print head cleaning uses some ink, clean the print head only if quality declines.
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When ink is low, you may not be able to clean the print head. Replace the ink cartridge first.
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If print quality has not improved after repeating nozzle check and head cleaning about two times, wait for at least six
hours without printing, and then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary. We recommend to
turn off the printer. If print quality has still not improved, contact Epson support.
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To prevent the print head from drying out, do not unplug the printer while the power is on.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows
1.
Load 3.5×5 in. (9×13 cm) size or larger paper in the printer.
2.
Access the printer driver window.
3.
Click
Nozzle Check
on the
Maintenance
tab.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Related Information
&
“Windows Printer Driver” on page 33
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS X
1.
Load 3.5×5 in. (9×13 cm) size or larger paper in the printer.
2.
Select
System Preferences
from the
menu >
Printers & Scanners
(or
Print & Scan
,
Print & Fax
), and
then select the printer.
3.
Click
Options & Supplies
>
Utility
>
Open Printer Utility
.
4.
Click
Nozzle Check
.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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