Cleaning The Print Head - Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Quick Manual

Note:
You can also check the ink level using Status Monitor (see the on-screen User's Guide).

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light or faint, or you notice light or dark bands
across your printout, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the
nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Run a nozzle check as described on
page 32 to see if the print head needs cleaning.
Note:
Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check
indicates that the print head needs to be cleaned.
If the red B ink light comes on or flashes, you cannot clean the print head. In this case,
replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see page 34).
1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX5000 Series all-in-one is on and the
is off.
2. Hold down the
The CX5000 Series runs a head cleaning cycle and the
Caution:
Never turn off the CX5000 Series while head cleaning is in progress. You may
damage it.
3. When the
On
page 32) to verify that the print head is clean.
4. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, run another
cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again.
Note:
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off the
CX5000 Series and wait at least six hours. This lets any dried ink soften. Then try
cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges
may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced (see page 34).
Tip:
If you do not use your CX5000 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at
least once a month to maintain good print quality.
ink button for 3 seconds until the
B
light stops flashing, run a nozzle check (as described on
ink light
B
light starts flashing.
On
light flashes.
On
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