Cleaning The Print Head; Using The Head Cleaning Utility For Windows - Epson OFFICE 82WD User Manual

R41AC322 User's Guide
If any segment of the printed lines is missing, as shown below, this could mean a
clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head.
& See "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 128
& See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 130

Cleaning the Print Head

If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able
to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are
delivering ink properly.
You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the
printer driver or from the printer by using the buttons.
Note:
O Perform the nozzle check first to identify any defective color(s); this will allow you to select the
appropriate color(s) for the head cleaning function.
O Black ink may be used when printing color images.
O Because print head cleaning uses some ink from some cartridges, clean the print head only if
quality declines; for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing.
O Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves
ink.
O When ink is low you may not be able to clean the print head. When ink is expended you cannot
clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.

Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows

Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.
1. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors.
2. Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Head Cleaning.
If the printer icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon.
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