Adjust Print Quality; Clean The Print Head - Epson Stylus TX130 User Manual

Adjust Print Quality

If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head.

Clean the Print Head

Align the Print Head
If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges.
If you see ink on the back of a printout, you may need to clean the paper guide.
Clean the Print Head
If your printouts become too light, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to
clean the print head nozzles. Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines.
You can check for clogged nozzles before you clean them so you don't clean them unnecessarily.
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.
Follow the instructions in these sections to check your print head nozzles and clean them:
Check the Print Head Nozzles
Clean the Print Head Nozzles
Check the Print Head Nozzles
You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles using the printer's buttons or
your software.
Using the Printer Buttons
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Hold down the stop button as you press the power button to turn the printer back on.
Hold down both buttons until the power light begins to flash, then release the buttons.
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