Epson WorkForce 610 Series User Manual

Cleaning the Print Head 39
Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you
can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.
Note:
You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to
clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 42).
1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper in the sheet feeder (see page 6).
2. Press the
Home button.
3. Press
l , r , u , or d to select Setup , then press OK .
4. Press
l or r to select Maintenance , then press OK .
You see this screen:
5. Select
Head Cleaning and press OK .
6. Press
x Start .
Cleaning takes about 2 minutes. When it’s finished,
you see a message on the display screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
7. Select Nozzle Check and press OK . Then press x Start to run a nozzle check
and confirm that the print head is clean.
8. If there are still gaps or the pattern is faint, repeat steps 5 through 7 to run
another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again.
9. Select
Finish Nozzle Check and press OK when you’re done.
Note:
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off your
product and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try printing again.
If you do not use your product often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once
a month to maintain good print quality.

Epson WorkForce 610 Series Specifications

General

Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Max Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
Fax Modem Speed	33.6 Kbps
Duplex Printing	Manual
Display	2.5-inch LCD
Print Technology	Inkjet
Print Speed (Black)	Up to 38 ppm
Print Speed (Color)	Up to 38 ppm
Copy Speed (Black)	Up to 38 cpm
Copy Speed (Color)	Up to 38 cpm
Copy Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Scanner Type	Color Flatbed
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder	30 sheets
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Ink Palette	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Ink Cartridges	4 individual ink cartridges
Operating Systems	Windows, Mac OS