Epson EcoTank ET-M1140 Series - Cleaning the Print Head (Head Cleaning)

Related Information
& “Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette” on page 19
& “Cleaning the Print Head (Head Cleaning)” on page 64
& “Power Cleaning the Print Head (Power Cleaning)” on page 65
Cleaning the Print Head (Head Cleaning)
When printouts are faint or visible banding appears, the nozzles are clogged. When print quality has declined, use
the nozzle check feature to check if the nozzles are clogged, and then clean the print head. For details on how to
run the nozzle check, see the related information below.
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Important:
❏ Do not open the printer cover or turn o the printer during head cleaning. If the head cleaning is incomplete, you
may not be able to print.
❏ Because print head cleaning uses some ink, clean the print head only if quality declines.
❏ When ink is low, you may not be able to clean the print head.
❏ If print quality has not improved aer repeating nozzle check and head cleaning about three times, wait for at
least six hours without printing, and then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary.
We recommend to turn o the printer. If print quality has still not improved, contact Epson support.
To prevent the print head from drying out, do not unplug the printer while the power is on.
Cleaning the Print Head - Printer Buttons
Hold the y button down for at least ve seconds until the power light starts ashing.
Print head cleaning starts.
Note:
It may take some time to start print head cleaning.
Aer
the power light stops
ashing,
turn
o
the printer, run nozzle check, and then check if the print head nozzles
have been un-clogged.
For details on how to run the nozzle check, see the related information below.
Repeat the nozzle check and head cleaning up to three times until all lines are printed correctly.
Related Information
& “Check if Nozzles are Clogged (Nozzle Check)” on page 61
Cleaning the Print Head - Windows
1. Access the printer driver window.
2.
Click Head Cleaning on the Maintenance tab.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
User's Guide
Maintaining the Printer
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