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Using the Printer Software for Macintosh
To use the StatusMonitor, click the
EPSON StatusMonitor
button
in the Utility dialog box. For details, see “Using EPSON
StatusMonitor” on page 6-1.
Nozzle Check
The Nozzle Check utility checks the print head nozzles for
clogging. Check the nozzles if you notice print quality has
declined and after cleaning to confirm that the print head nozzles
have been cleared. If the nozzle check indicates the print head
needs cleaning, you can access the Head Cleaning utility directly
from the Nozzle Check utility. For details, see “Checking the Print
Head Nozzles” on page 9-1.
Head Cleaning
The Head Cleaning utility cleans the print head. You may need
to clean the print head if you notice print quality has declined.
Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head
needs to be cleaned. For details, see “Cleaning the Print Head” on
page 9-3.
Print Head Alignment
The Print Head Alignment utility aligns the print head. Use this
utility if you notice a misalignment of vertical or horizontal lines.
Follow the on-screen instructions to use this utility.
Configuration
Click this button to open the Configuration dialog box, where you
can change the method by which the StatusMonitor utility notifies
you when the printer status changes. For details, see “Using the
Configuration Settings dialog box” on page 6-2.