Epson p10000 Quick Reference page 28

Select one of the following, then press
6.
: The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary.
• Periodically
: The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary
• Every Job
before each print job. This process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is
recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended (default).
: The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles.
• Off
Press .
OK
7.
Checking the print head using the control panel
You can print a nozzle check from the control panel and examine it to determine whether any nozzles are
clogged or deflected. Then you can run a cleaning cycle if necessary. Before you start, make sure you have
loaded roll paper or a cut sheet that is letter size/A4 or larger.
Press the button.
1.
Press the u or d button until
2.
Confirm that
Print Check Pattern
3.
Press to start printing the nozzle check pattern.
OK
4.
After the pattern is printed, use at least a 10
5.
Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer.
If the pattern looks good, as shown below, the print head is clean.
•
If any dots or segments are missing or deflected, as shown below, run a cleaning cycle as described
•
on page 29. Then print another nozzle check pattern to make sure the nozzles are clean.
Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer.
Checking and cleaning the print head
:
OK
is selected, then press
Nozzle Check
is selected, then press
×
magnification eye loupe to examine it.
.
OK
.
OK
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