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20

Maintenance

Checking and Cleaning the 
Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light, colors are 
missing, or you see light or dark lines across the 
page, you may need to clean the print head. This 
clears the print head nozzles, which can become 
clogged if you do not use the product for a long time.

Tip:

We recommend that you turn on the product at least once a month 
to maintain good print quality.

Checking the print head

You can print a nozzle check pattern to see if any 
print head nozzles are clogged, or to check the results 
after cleaning the print head.

1.

Turn off the product.

2.

Load A4-size plain paper (

&

page 8).

3.

While holding down the 

B

ink button, press and 

hold down the 

P

On

 button for about three 

seconds.

The product turns on and prints a test pattern. It 
also shows the percentage of ink left in each 
cartridge:

4.

Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. 
Each staggered line should be solid, with no 
gaps, as shown.

If your printout looks okay, the print head 
does not need to be cleaned yet.

If you see any gaps, as shown below, clean 
the print head as described in the next 
section.

Cleaning the print head

Follow these steps to clean the print head so it can 
deliver ink properly. Before cleaning the print head, 
run a nozzle check to see if the print head needs 
cleaning (

&

“Checking the print head” on page 20).

Note:

Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.

If the 

B

ink light comes on or flashes, you cannot clean the print 

head. You must first replace the appropriate ink cartridge 
(

&

“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 17).

1.

Make sure the product is on and the 

B

ink light is 

off.

2.

Hold down the 

B

ink button for three seconds 

until the 

On

 light starts flashing. A head cleaning 

cycle begins and the 

On

 light stays flashing.

c

Caution:

Never turn off the product while head cleaning is in progress. 
You may damage it.

3.

When the 

On

 light stops flashing, print a nozzle 

check pattern to check the results (

&

“Checking 

the print head” on page 20).

If there are still gaps or the test patterns are faint, 
run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles 
again.

Note:

If you do not see any improvement after cleaning three or four 
times, turn off the product and wait overnight. This lets any 
dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head again. If 
quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be 
old or damaged and needs to be replaced (

&

“Replacing Ink 

Cartridges” on page 17).

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice that vertical lines are not aligned 
properly on the nozzle check printout, you may be 
able to solve this problem by aligning the print head.

You can align the print head by pressing the buttons, 
or you can run the Print Head Alignment utility from 
your computer. For the most accurate alignment, the 
utility is recommended.

Follow these steps to align the print head using the 
buttons:

1.

Make sure the product is turned off.

2.

Load A4-size plain paper (

&

page 8).

3.

While holding down the 

k

[

Copies

] button, 

press and hold down the 

P

On

 button for about 

three seconds.

Four rows of alignment patterns are printed.

4.

Look at pattern #1 and find the patch that is most 
evenly printed, with no noticeable streaks or 
lines. 

5.

Press the 

k

[

Copies

] button until the number for 

that patch appears in the 

k

[

Copies

] window.

6.

Press the 

x

Start

D

[

B&W

] button.

7.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each of the other 
alignment patterns. 

Содержание Stylus CX4900 Series

Страница 1: ... from a Memory Card Handling a Memory Card 12 Selecting and Printing Photos Using an Index Sheet 14 Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos 15 Printing from a Digital Camera Digital Camera Requirements 16 Connecting and Printing 16 Maintenance Replacing Ink Cartridges 17 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head 20 Aligning the Print Head 20 Cleaning This Product 21 Transporting This Product 21 Solving Prob...

Страница 2: ...structions on copying and printing from a memory card If you have problems using the product see the Solving Problems chapter in this book Online manuals User s Guide This guide provides instructions for printing and scanning from your computer and information on the software This guide is included on the software CD ROM and installed automatically when you installed the software To read this guid...

Страница 3: ...t Doing so may cause fire Except as specifically explained in your documentation do not attempt to service the product yourself Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions if the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the product if the product has been dropped or the case damaged if the product does not operate normally or exhi...

Страница 4: ...s or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON STYLUS and Exceed Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Cor...

Страница 5: ... Parts AC inlet USB port document cover memory cardslot cover control panel external interface USB port document table paper support output tray output tray extension edge guide memory card slots feeder guard sheet feeder paper support extension cartridge cover scanner unit paper thickness lever ...

Страница 6: ...le when the images on the memory card contain DPOF information To print all images on the memory card turn off DPOF mode on your camera 4 k Copies Press to set the number of copies The number in the window changes from 1 to 9 then and then the cycle repeats 5 g l Paper Type Press to select a paper type option Select g for Photo paper loaded in the sheet feeder Select l for plain paper loaded in th...

Страница 7: ...rror has occurred H The paper thickness lever has been set to the envelope position L The paper thickness lever has been set to the m standard position P Flashes when a camera with PictBridge data is connected When the connected device is not supported the P double flashes and the b Error light and f e DPOF Print All DPOF PictBridge lights flash dot The product enters sleep mode when no buttons ar...

Страница 8: ...rmines how the ink is applied to the paper Choose from these paper types and settings You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g m2 Loading Paper 1 Open and extend the paper support 2 Open the output tray and slide out the extensions 3 Flip the feeder guard forward Paper type Size Paper type setting Loading capacity Plain paper A4 l Plain paper 12 mm EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 l Plain ...

Страница 9: ...r Type setting before printing to make sure it matches the type of paper you have loaded Selecting Paper on page 8 The printable side is often whiter or brighterthanthe other side place behind the tabs make sure it fits under the arrow inside the left edge guide 10 15 cm 4 6 in and 13 18 cm 5 7 in A4 The letter L appears briefly in the k Copies window on the control panel when you move the lever t...

Страница 10: ... otherwise the copy will be out of focus Do not pull out paper that is being printed it will be ejected automatically Placing Originals on the Document Table 1 Open the document cover and place your original face down on the document table in the upper left corner 2 Close the cover gently so you do not move the original c Caution Never open the document cover beyond where it stops and do not place...

Страница 11: ...nd after a moment your photo is copied If you need to stop copying press the y Stop button Speeding Up Copying If you want to make a copy quickly and do not need high quality you can print a draft copy The print quality is reduced but the copy is printed faster 1 Load A4 size plain paper and select l Plain Paper and A4 on the control panel 2 When you are ready to copy press and hold down the y Sto...

Страница 12: ... are in the slots Then insert your memory card Card type CompactFlash Microdrive SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard miniSD card miniSDHC card microSD card microSDHC card Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Magic Gate Memory Stick Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo xD Picture Card xD Picture Card Type M xD Picture Card Type H Media format DCF Design rule for Cam...

Страница 13: ...ause malfunction Note You can print only in color from a memory card you cannot print in black and white If a digital camera is connected to the product disconnect it before you insert your memory card Removing the memory card 1 Make sure all print jobs are finished 2 Open the memory card slot cover 3 Make sure the memory card light is not flashing 4 Remove the memory card by pulling it straight o...

Страница 14: ...emory card page 12 3 Press the C Memory Card button one or more times until the m Print Index Sheet A4 light comes on 4 Make sure l Plain Paper and A4 are selected 5 Press the x Start E Color button The On light flashes and the index sheet is printed If you need to cancel printing press the y Stop button Note Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left corner of the index sheet is printed proper...

Страница 15: ... more than one index sheet wait each time until printing is complete Then repeat the steps above to scan and print from each additional sheet Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos Follow the steps below to print one copy of each photo on the memory card or to print only those photos that were pre selected with your camera s DPOF feature 1 Load the type of paper you want to use page 8 Load enough shee...

Страница 16: ... Select the paper size you loaded 5 Connect the USB cable that came with your camera to the external interface USB port of this product 6 Make sure your camera is turned on and use it to select the photos you want to print adjust any necessary settings and print your photos See your camera s manual for details Note If your camera is not compatible with PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT a double flash...

Страница 17: ...cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non genuine ink Information about the ink cartridge status is not displayed when non genuine ink is used Ink cartridge precautions w Warning If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them immediately with water If you still have discomfort or vision problems see a doctor immediately To avoid dama...

Страница 18: ...d the print head moves to the ink cartridge replacement position 5 Open the cartridge cover c Caution Never attempt to open the cartridge cover while the print head is moving Wait until the cartridges have moved to the replacement position Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below 6 Remove the cartridge you need to replace Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it straight...

Страница 19: ...s into place 10 Replace any other ink cartridges that need to be replaced 11 Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place c Caution If you find it difficult to close the cover make sure all the cartridges are firmly seated Press down on each cartridge until you hear it click into place Do not attempt to force the cover closed 12 Close the scanner unit 13 Press the B ink bu...

Страница 20: ...the product is on and the B ink light is off 2 Hold down the B ink button for three seconds until theOnlight starts flashing A head cleaning cycle begins and the On light stays flashing c Caution Never turn off the product while head cleaning is in progress You may damage it 3 When the On light stops flashing print a nozzle check pattern to check the results Checking the print head on page 20 If t...

Страница 21: ...eful to keep water away from the printing and scanning mechanisms and electronic components Do not spray the inside of the product with lubricants Unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed Transporting This Product If you need to move the product some distance you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or ...

Страница 22: ...ge is running low on ink Replace the ink cartridge Replacing Ink Cartridges on page 17 O B An ink cartridge is expended or not installed correctly If any cartridge is expended you cannot print until you replace it Replace the ink cartridge Replacing Ink Cartridges on page 17 k b Error k m Print Index Sheet A4 k i Print From Index Sheet k f e DPOF Print All DPOF PictBridge k Copies An unsupported m...

Страница 23: ...upported device is connected Remove the connected device or press the y Stop button When a digital camera is supported the P flashes normally k b Error k Copies The paper thickness lever is set to the position Set the lever to the m position O b Error O B k All other lights k Copies Waste ink pad in the printer is saturated Contact your dealer to replace it Contacting Customer Support on page 26 k...

Страница 24: ...document table If the edges of the copy are cropped off move the original away from the corner slightly Make sure the paper size settings are correct for the paper you have loaded Make sure your paper is loaded short edge first all the way to the right with the left edge guide lightly against the paper Loading Paper on page 8 Do not load paper above the c arrow mark inside the left edge guide Load...

Страница 25: ...If you are printing on envelopes set the lever to the position Clean the document table Cleaning This Product on page 21 Your printout is faint or has gaps Clean the print head Cleaning the print head on page 20 If you notice jagged vertical lines you may need to align the print head Aligning the Print Head on page 20 The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink Replace the ink cartridges Replacing...

Страница 26: ...ou purchased your product Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information Product serial number The serial number label is usually on the back of the product Product model Product software version ClickAbout Version Info or a similar button in the product software Brand and model of your computer Your computer operating system name and version...

Страница 27: ...Solving Problems 27 English ...

Страница 28: ...Purchasing ink cartridges Product name Black Cyan Yellow Magenta DX5000 series T0711 T0712 T0714 T0713 CX4900 series T0731 T0732 T0734 T0733 ...

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