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Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X
1.
Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded in the printer.
2.
Start the printer driver utility:
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Mac OS X v10.6.x to v10.9.x
Select
System Preferences
from the
menu >
Printers & Scanners
(or
Print & Scan
,
Print & Fax
), and
then select the printer. Click
Options & Supplies
>
Utility
>
Open Printer Utility
.
❏
Mac OS X v10.5.8
Select
System Preferences
from the
menu >
Print & Fax
, and then select the printer. Click
Open Print
Queue
>
Utility
.
3.
Click
Print Head Alignment
.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Cleaning the Paper Path
When the printouts are smeared or scuffed or paper does not feed correctly, clean the roller inside.
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Important:
Do not use tissue paper to clean the inside of the printer. The print head nozzles may be clogged with lint.
1.
Load a sheet of paper for cleaning the printer.
❏
When the printouts are smeared or scuffed, load A3-size plain paper in the paper source that you want to
clean.
❏
When paper does not feed correctly from the rear paper feed, load the cleaning sheet that came with the
Epson genuine paper in the rear paper feed. If you do not have a cleaning sheet, you can use plain paper
instead of the cleaning sheet.
2.
Enter
Menu
from the home screen.
3.
Select
Maintenance
>
Paper Guide Cleaning
.
4.
Select the paper source, and then follow the on-screen instructions to clean the paper path.
Note:
❏
Repeat this procedure until the paper is not smeared with ink. If the printouts are still smeared or scuffed, clean the
other paper sources.
❏
When paper does not feed correctly, repeat these steps two or three times.
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