Check If Nozzles Are Clogged (Nozzle Check) - Mac Os - Epson ET-M1170 Series User Manual

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❏ A:
All lines are printed. No further steps are needed.
❏ B or close to B: Clean the print head.
When some nozzles are clogged, perform head cleaning. For details, see the related information below.
❏ C or close to C: Power Clean the print head.
When most lines are broken or most segments are missing, perform power cleaning. For details, see the
related information below.
Related Information
"Accessing the Printer Driver" on page 43
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"Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette" on page 35
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"Cleaning the Print Head (Head Cleaning)" on page 82
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"Power Cleaning the Print Head (Power Cleaning)" on page 83
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Check if Nozzles are Clogged (Nozzle Check) - Mac OS

1. Load A4-size plain paper in the paper cassette.
2. Select System Preferences from the
then select the printer.
3. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
4. Click Nozzle Check.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern.
6. Examine the printed pattern, and then perform one of the following options depending on the print results.
❏ A:
All lines are printed. No further steps are needed.
❏ B or close to B: Clean the print head.
When some nozzles are clogged, perform head cleaning. For details, see the related information below.
❏ C or close to C: Power Clean the print head.
When most lines are broken or most segments are missing, perform power cleaning. For details, see the
related information below.
Maintaining the Printer
menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and
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