Using The Head Cleaning Utility - Epson Stylus PHOTO 950 User Manual

You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head
Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself
by using the printer's control panel buttons.
Note:
Print head cleaning consumes some ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean
the print head only if print quality declines; for example, if the
printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing.
Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head
needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.
When the H ink out light is flashing or on, you cannot clean the print
head. You must replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility while
printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.

Using the Head Cleaning utility

Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Head Cleaning
utility.
For Windows users
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head
Cleaning utility.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the H ink out light
is off.
Note:
If the H ink out light is flashing, you cannot clean the print head.
You need to replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
2. Access the printer software. For instructions, see "Accessing
the printer software" on page 131.
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