Epson Stylus Photo 875 DC, Manual

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Maintenance
8-5
Note:
❏
Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting
ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines; for example,
if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing.
❏
Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head
needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.
❏
When the
B
black or
A
color ink out light is flashing or on, you
cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge
first.
❏
Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility while
printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.
Using the Head Cleaning utility
Follow the steps below to use the Head Cleaning utility.
For Windows users
1. Make sure that the printer is on and both
B
black and
A
color
ink out lights are off.
Note:
If the
B
black or
A
color ink out light is flashing, you can not clean
the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
2. Access the printer software. If you need instructions, see
“Accessing the printer software” on page 2-2.
3. Click the Utility tab, then click the Head Cleaning button.
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
The
P
power light flashes while the printer performs the
cleaning cycle. It takes about thirty seconds to complete.