Epson WF-C8690 User Manual

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10. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the
process as necessary.
Caution: Never turn off the product or open the front cover 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 4 times, wait at least 6 hours without
printing. 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 Nozzle Check
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Related topics
Loading Paper
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right
side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click .
• Mac: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print &
Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select
Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
4. Select Nozzle Check.

Epson WF-C8690 Specifications

General

Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi
Max Print Size	13" x 19"
Print Speed	24 ppm (black), 24 ppm (color)
Automatic Duplex Printing	Yes
Scanner Type	Color Flatbed / ADF
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
ADF Capacity	50 sheets
Fax Speed	33.6 kbps
Mobile Printing	Epson Connect, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria
Display	4.3" color touchscreen
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Print Technology	PrecisionCore
Monthly Duty Cycle	75, 000 pages
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Paper Capacity	330 sheets standard / 1, 830 sheets maximum