Using The Head Cleaning Utility - Epson Stylus C41 Series User Manual

You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head
Cleaning utility in the printer software, or from the printer itself
by using the printer's control panel buttons.
Note:
Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting
ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines; for example,
if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing.
Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head
needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.
When the
head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility while
printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.

Using the Head Cleaning utility

Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Head Cleaning
utility.
For Windows users
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head
Cleaning utility.
1. Make sure that the printer is on and the
Note:
b
If the
Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
2. Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, and then select
Head Cleaning. Or access the printer software, click the
Utility tab, and then click the Head Cleaning button.
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Checking Printer Condition and Maintaining
b
error light is flashing or on, you cannot clean the print
error light is flashing, you cannot clean the print head.
b
error light is off.