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6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
Print head needs cleaning
7. Do one of the following:
• If there are no gaps, select O.
• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select X and continue with the next step.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the
process if necessary.
Caution: Never turn off the product or open the scanner unit during a cleaning cycle or you may not
be able to print.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, wait at least 12 hours
without printing or longer if printing. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality does not improve,
run a Power Cleaning. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson.
Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
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