Aligning The Print Head - Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Reference Manual

6. Press the Menu
check pattern.
After printing a nozzle check pattern, the printer exits the
SelecType mode and returns to the READY status.
Nozzle check pattern examples:
good
head cleaning necessary
If you find that any dots are missing from the test lines in the
pattern, you need to clean the print heads. Press the Menu
button for more than 3 seconds or access the Head Cleaning utility
software. For Windows, see "Cleaning the print head" on page
104. For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, see "Cleaning the print head" on page
184. For Mac OS X, see "Cleaning the print head" on page 232.

Aligning the print head

To prevent a decline of print quality caused by misalignment of
print head, align the print head before you start printing your
data. To align the print head, follow these steps.
1. Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.
Note:
For best results, use the media you want to print your data on when
printing the head alignment pattern.
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The Control Panel
button again to start printing a nozzle