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4. Examine the printed pattern. If there are broken lines or missing segments as shown in the "NG" pattern, the

print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step. If you cannot see any broken lines or missing segments

as in the following "OK" pattern, the nozzles are not clogged. Print head cleaning is not necessary.

5. Hold the

button down for

ve

seconds until the power light starts

ashing.

Print head cleaning starts.

Note:

It may take some time to start print head cleaning.

When the power light stops ashing, print a nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the

pattern until all lines are printed completely.

Related Information

& “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 36

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows

1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.

2. Access the printer driver window.

3. Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Related Information

& “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 36

& “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 43

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS

1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.

2. Select System Preferences from the

menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and

then select the printer.

3. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.

User's Guide

Maintaining the Printer

Epson L3150 Series - Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows; Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac os