Print Head Cleaning; Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Control Panel - Epson WF-7310 Series User Manual

Print Head Cleaning

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the
print head.
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.

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic:
Related concepts
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box
Related tasks
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product.
1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Press the
4. Use the arrow buttons to select Settings and press the OK button.
5. Press the down arrow button, select Maintenance and press the OK button.
6. Press the down arrow button, select Print Head Cleaning and press the OK button.
7. Select Start and press the OK button to clean the print head.
When the cleaning cycle is finished, you see a message on the screen.
Caution: Never turn off the product or open the front cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not
be able to print.
8. Choose one of the following:
• Select Check and press the OK button to run a nozzle check.
• Select No Check and press the OK button to confirm that the print head is clean.
Print Head Maintenance
home button, if necessary.
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