Epson Stylus Photo 825, Printer Basics Manual

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Maintaining Your Printer
63
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each staggered horizontal and straight
vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern, as shown below:
■ If your printout looks okay, you’re done.
■
If you see any white lines or gaps (as shown), clean the print head again; see
page 62 for instructions.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red
b
error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time
to make sure you have a new cartridge handy. When the red
b
error light stays on,
you may need to replace one of the cartridges.
When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts
don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the
print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red
b error light is off.
Note: The red
b
error light also comes on if your paper runs out or is jammed, so
make sure to check your paper before replacing a cartridge.
Checking the Ink Supply
Check the control panel to see which cartridge is low or empty:
Ink Low—Black
Ink Low—Color
Ink Empty—Black
Ink Empty—Color
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