Cleaning The Print Head - Epson Artisan 700 Series Basic Manual

If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select
Then press x

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 expended, and may not be able to
clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 49).
1. Load letter-size plain paper in the main tray.
2. Press the
Home
3. Press or
l
4. Press or
l
press .
OK
5. Select
Head Cleaning
6. Press x
Start
Cleaning takes about 2 minutes. When it's
finished, you see a message on the display screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
7. Select
Nozzle Check
that the print head is clean.
8. Select
Finish Cleaning
Note:
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, leave your
Artisan 700 Series turned on and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then
try printing a nozzle check and cleaning again if necessary. If you do not use your
Artisan 700 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to
maintain good print quality.
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Maintaining Your Artisan 700 Series
to clean the print head.
Start
button.
to select , then press
Setup
r
to select
Maintenance
r
, then press
.
. Then press x
and press
Head Cleaning
.
OK
, then
.
OK
to run a nozzle check and confirm
Start
when you're done.
OK
, then press .
OK