Note:
You can also run power cleaning from the printer driver.
❏ Windows
Click Power Cleaning on the Maintenance tab.
❏ Mac OS
Apple menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) > Epson(XXXX) > Options
& Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility > Power Cleaning
Related Information
& “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 112
Preventing nozzle clogging
Always use the power button when turning the printer on and
o.
Check that the power light is o before you disconnect the power cord.
e ink itself can dry out if it is not covered. Just like placing a cap on a fountain pen or an oil pen to prevent it
from drying, make sure the print head is capped properly to prevent the ink from drying.
When the power cord is unplugged or a power outage occurs while the printer is in operation, the print head may
not be capped properly. If the print head is le as it is, it will dry out causing nozzles (ink outlets) to clog.
In these cases, turn the printer on and o again as soon as possible to cap the print head.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head.
1.
Select Maintenance on the printer's control panel.
2.
Select Print Head Alignment.
3.
Select one of the alignment menus.
❏ Vertical lines look misaligned or the printouts look blurry : Select Ver tical Alig nment.
❏ Horizontal banding occurs at regular intervals: Select Horizontal Alignment.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to load paper and print the alignment pattern.
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears
When the printouts are smeared or scued, clean the roller inside.
1.
Select Maintenance on the printer's control panel.
2.
Select Paper Guide Cleaning.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to load paper and clean the paper path.
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Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality
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Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears
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