Epson 9600 User Manual

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132 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Running a Cleaning Cycle
If your printed image is unexpectedly light or has banding (faint light or
dark horizontal lines), you may need to run a cleaning cycle. This unclogs
the print head nozzles so they can deliver ink properly.
The cleaning cycle uses ink, so you should run it only if print quality
declines. To determine whether a cleaning cycle is necessary, print a nozzle
check first. You should also print a nozzle check after cleaning the print head
to see if the cleaning cycle was successful.
There are two ways to run a cleaning cycle:
• Using the printer’s control panel buttons, as described below
• Using the Head Cleaning utility in your printer software, as described
on page 54 (may not be available if you are accessing the printer over a
network)
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
Follow these steps to print a nozzle check pattern:
1. Load a letter-size sheet of paper in the printer, following the instructions
on page 77. (You can print the nozzle check on larger sheets or on roll
paper, but you will use more paper.)
2. Press the
SelecType button on the control panel. You see PRINTER
SETUP
.
3. Press
d until you see TEST PRINT, then press r. You see NOZZLE
CHECK
.
4. Press
r until you see PRINT, then press Enter. The nozzle check sheet
prints.

Epson 9600 Specifications

General

Maximum Resolution	2880 x 1440 dpi
Max Resolution (BW)	2880 x 1440 dpi
Max Resolution (Color)	2880 x 1440 dpi
Media Thickness	Up to 1.5 mm
Ink Type	UltraChrome Ink
Maximum Print Width	44 inches
Media Handling	Roll and Sheet
Ink Cartridge Type	Individual Cartridges
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Media Size	Up to 44 inches wide
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Light Black
Media Width	Up to 44 inches
Interface	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Operating Systems	Windows, Mac OS
Print Technology	Inkjet