Epson Stylus C88 User Manual

Problems and Solutions 31
Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select
Epson Printer
Utility
. Select Stylus C88 in the printer list, click OK, and select Head
Cleaning
.
3.
Click Start or Next.
Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer makes noise and the green
power light flashes.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer while head cleaning is in progress. You may damage
the printer.
4. When the green power light stops flashing, make sure paper is loaded
in the printer, then do the following:
Windows: Click
Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Then click Print.
Macintosh: Click
Confirmation, then click Next.
The nozzle check pattern prints.
5. If the nozzle check pattern has no gaps or white
lines as shown, click
Finish.
If the pattern has gaps or is faint, click
Clean to
clean the print head again.
You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight. This allows any dried
ink to soften. Then try cleaning the print head again.
■ The ink cartridges may need replacing; see page 25 for instructions.
Your printout is blurry or smeared.
■ Make sure the printable (whiter) side of the paper is face-up.
■ Use Epson papers to ensure proper saturation and absorption of genuine
Epson ink.
■ You may need to align the print head. See the on-screen User’s Guide for
instructions.

Epson Stylus C88 Specifications

Printing Technology

nozzle configuration monochrome	180 nozzles
nozzle configuration color	59 nozzles x 3 (CMY)
minimum ink droplet size	3 picoliters

Print Performance

maximum resolution	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
print speed black	up to 22 ppm
print speed color	up to 12 ppm

Paper Handling

paper sizes supported	Letter, legal, A4, A6, half letter, executive, exclusive, user definable (3.5" to 44" in length; borderless photo sizes 4" x 6, " 5" x 7, " 8" x 10" and 8.5" x 11")
paper capacity	120 sheets/15 envelopes
envelope types supported	No. 10, DL, C6; plain paper, bond paper, air mail

Weight and Dimensions

storage dimensions	18.11" x 9.53" x 7.60"
printing dimensions	18.11" x 17.2" x 12.2"
weight	10.14 lb (with ink cartridges)