Cleaning The Print Head - Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Quick Manual

6. Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Nozzles
are clean
Nozzles need
cleaning
7. If there are no gaps, press
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press x
See the next section for details.

Cleaning the Print Head

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you
can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.
Note:
You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is low or expended. You must replace
the cartridge first (see page 32).
1. Load letter-or A4-size plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Press the
Setup
3. Select
Maintenance
4. Select
Head Cleaning
5. Press x
Start
Cleaning lasts around 1 minute. When it's finished, you see a message on the
display screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the Epson Stylus Photo RX595 Series during a cleaning cycle or you
may damage it.
6. Press x
Start
to continue printing.
OK
button.
and press
and press
.
to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean.
Start
.
OK
.
OK
Maintaining Your All-in-One
to clean the print head.
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