C
Click the
Head Cleaning
button.
D
Follow the on-screen instructions.
!
Caution:
Do not open the front cover or turn off the printer during head cleaning.
Note:
To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis.
Using the printer buttons
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the printer buttons.
A
Make sure that no lights are indicating errors.
B
Press the
B
button.
The printer starts cleaning the print head and the
P
light begins flashing.
!
Caution:
Never turn off the printer while the
P
light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.
C
When the
P
light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern to confirm that the head is clean.
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“Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 60
Note:
❏
To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages on a regular basis.
❏
If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure about four times, turn the printer off and wait for at least
six hours. Then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary. If print quality has still not
improved, contact Epson support.
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