Using Epson Printer
Utility 4
You can perform maintenance tasks such as Nozzle
Check or Head Cleaning by using Epson Printer
Utility 4. This utility is installed automatically when
you install the printer driver.
Starting Epson Printer Utility 4
A
Select
System Preferences
>
Print & Scan
(or
Print & Fax
) from the Apple menu.
B
Select the printer and click
Options & Supplies
>
Utility
>
Open Printer Utility
.
Epson Printer Utility 4 Functions
You can perform the following maintenance functions
from Epson Printer Utility 4.
EPSON Status Monitor
You can check the printer's status, such as the
remaining ink level and error messages, on the
computer's screen.
Nozzle Check
This function prints a nozzle check pattern to check if
the print head nozzles are clogged.
If you see banding or gaps in the printouts, perform
head cleaning to clear any clogged nozzles.
U
“Checking for clogged nozzles” on page 142
Head Cleaning
If you see banding or gaps in the printouts, perform
head cleaning. Cleans the surface of the print head to
improve the print quality.
U
“Cleaning the print head” on page 143
Print Head Alignment
Perform print head alignment if the print results
appear grainy or blurred. The Print Head Alignment
function corrects print head gaps.
U
“Adjusting print misalignments (Head
EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2
You can configure custom paper settings and other
settings. For details, see the EPSON LFP Remote
Panel 2 help.
Note:
If EPSON LFP Remote Panel 2 is grayed out, the
application is not installed on the computer being used.
You can download the latest applications from the
Epson website.
U
“Software on the Website” on page 28
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