D
Check the results.
Review the printed nozzle check pattern while
referring to the following section.
Example of clean nozzles
There are no gaps in the nozzle check pattern.
Example of clogged nozzles
If any segments are missing in the nozzle check
pattern, perform head cleaning.
Head Cleaning
Notes on head cleaning
Note the following points when performing head
cleaning.
❏
Clean the print head only if print quality declines;
for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is
incorrect or missing.
❏
Head cleaning uses ink from all ink cartridges. Even
if you are using only black inks for black and white
printing, color inks are also consumed.
❏
If you repeat head cleaning several times in a short
period, the ink in the maintenance cartridge may
become full soon as ink does not evaporate quickly
from the maintenance cartridge. If the maintenance
cartridge is running out of space, prepare a new
cartridge.
❏
If clogging remains even after cleaning the print
head several times, we recommend performing
Heavy Head Cleaning.
❏
If clogging remains even after performing Heavy
Head Cleaning, turn off the printer and do not use it
for at least one night. Leaving the cartridges
undisturbed for a period of time may allow the ink
that is causing the clog to dissolve.
If the nozzles are still clogged, contact your dealer or
Epson Support.
❏
Head cleaning may take as long as about five
minutes.
Performing Head Cleaning
From the computer
Explanations in this section use the Windows printer
driver as an example.
Use
Epson Printer Utility 4
for Mac OS X.
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“Using Epson Printer Utility 4” on page 51
A
Click
Head Cleaning
from the
Utility
tab in the
printer driver's
Properties
(or
Print Settings
)
screen.
B
Follow the on-screen instructions.
From the printer
A
Press the
button to display the Menu.
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