Epson Stylus NX230 User Manual

4. Run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, turn off the product and wait
at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink
cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning
Related concepts
Print Head Nozzle Check
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Make sure that no product lights indicate errors, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product, and
the CD/DVD feed tray is closed.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and
select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select Utility.
4. Select Head Cleaning.
You see one of these windows:
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Epson Stylus NX230 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan
Max Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Max Print Speed (Color)	15 ppm
Print Speed (Color) - Max	15 ppm
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Scanner Optical Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Paper Handling	100-sheet input tray
Weight	9.3 lbs
Print Speed (Black)	6.2 ppm (ISO)
Print Speed (Color)	3.1 ppm (ISO)
Paper Sizes Supported	Letter, Legal, A4, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10"
Ink Cartridge Configuration	4 individual ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Operating System Compatibility	Windows and Mac OS