Running The Head Cleaning Utility - Epson STYLUS CX6500 Quick Reference Manual

4. After the nozzle check finishes printing, make sure each line is complete,
without any gaps or missing dots:
If any dots are missing, as shown below, clean the print head as described in
the next section.

Running the Head Cleaning Utility

If you need to clean the print head, follow these steps:
1. Press the
Setup
2. Press the green button next to the LCD screen until you see
displayed, then press the x
The CX6500 runs a head cleaning cycle, and you see the message
"Head cleaning . . ." on the LCD screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the CX6500 while head cleaning is in progress, or you may damage
the CX6500.
3. When the message "Head cleaning . . ." disappears, repeat the nozzle check
(see page 30) to verify that the print head is clean.
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, turn off
the CX6500 and wait overnight. This lets any dried ink soften. Then try
cleaning the print head again the next day.
button to enter Setup Mode.
Color
button.
Cleaning the Print Head
Head Cleaning
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