Settings item
Settings value
Explanation
Update
Using this function requires that the printer be connected to a
network that can be connected to the Internet. Touch
Start
Checking
to access the Epson website, and to start a search for
new firmware. If there is a display indicating that there is new
firmware, then follow the on-screen instructions to update the
firmware.
Updating firmware takes approximately 5 minutes. However, this
may take longer depending on the network environment.
During update, do not turn off the printer or unplug the power
cable from the outlet. Failure to observe this precaution could lead
to damage.
Notification
Off
*
Setting this to
On
means the printer will automatically check
periodically for new firmware. If new firmware is found, a message
will be displayed when the power is turned on.
On
Maintenance
Settings item
Settings value
Explanation
Print Quality
Adjustment
Start
Perform the same adjustment as in
Media Adjust
in the Paper
Setting menu. When carrying out this action from this menu, select
the paper source from the first screen.
U
“Optimizing Paper Settings (Media Adjust)” on page 43
Print Head Nozzle
Check
Start
Check for clogged nozzles by printing a check pattern.
U
“Checking for Clogged Print Head, and Cleaning” on page 134
Head Cleaning
Start
Perform if the printed check pattern has faint or missing areas.
U
“Checking for Clogged Print Head, and Cleaning” on page 134
Paper Guide Cleaning
Start
Perform if there is soiling on the printed surface when printing
from the auto sheet feeder.
U
“Smearing occurs on printed matter from the auto sheet
Ink Cartridge(s)
Replacement
Start
Touch
Start
to move the print head to the position at which the ink
cartridge can be replaced. The replacement procedure is shown on
the screen, so replace the ink cartridges while referring to this.
U
“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 135
Replace Maintenance
Box
Start
Select when replacing the Maintenance Box while confirming the
procedure. If you are familiar with replacement and do not need to
confirm the procedure, you can replace the Maintenance Box
without selecting this menu item.
U
“Maintenance Box Replacement” on page 137
Replace Cutter
Start
Select to replace the cutter if the paper is not cut cleanly. Follow the
on-screen instructions to replace.
U
“Replacing the Cutter” on page 138
Powerful Cleaning
Start
Perform if the check pattern has faint or missing areas even after
carrying out
Head Cleaning
three times in a row.
U
“Powerful Cleaning” on page 134
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