Epson SureColor P Series Quick Reference page 37

| Checking and cleaning the print head
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Automatically checking and cleaning the print head
The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary. You can specify how often you
want this to happen or turn this feature off. You can also have a nozzle check pattern printed on a regular
basis, so you can check it yourself.
Press the r
Menu
1.
Press the d button to select
2.
Press the d button until
3.
Select one of the following, then press the
4.
: The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary
• Periodically
(default).
: The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary
• Every Job
before each print job. This process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is
recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended.
: The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles.
• Off
Press the button.
5.
l
Press the d button until
6.
Select how often you want the printer to automatically print a nozzle check pattern. These settings
7.
take effect only when you print on roll paper. Press
Checking the print head using the control panel
You can print a nozzle check from the control panel and examine it to determine whether any nozzles are
clogged or deflected. Then you can run a cleaning cycle if necessary. Before you start, make sure you have
loaded roll paper or a cut sheet that is letter size/A4 or larger.
Press the r
Menu
1.
Press the button to select
2. r
Press the r button to select
3.
pattern.
After the pattern is printed, use at least a 10
4.
button.
Printer Status
is selected, then press the r button.
ACL Setting
Print Nozzle Pattern
button.
Maintenance.
Nozzle Check,
, then press the button.
r
button:
OK
is selected then press the r button.
,
to save the setting.
OK
then press the button to start printing the nozzle check
OK
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magnification eye loupe to examine it.