Check If Nozzles Are Clogged (Nozzle Check) - Windows - Epson ET-M3180 Series User Manual

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❏ B or close to B: Clean the print head.
When some nozzles are clogged, select
You can still perform head cleaning even if you select
❏ C or close to C: Power Clean the print head.
When most lines are broken or most segments are missing, select
For details, see the related information below.
Related Information
"Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette" on page 53
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"Cleaning the Print Head (Head Cleaning)" on page 167
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"Power Cleaning the Print Head (Power Cleaning)" on page 168
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Check if Nozzles are Clogged (Nozzle Check) - Windows

1. Load A4-size plain paper in the paper cassette.
2. Access the printer driver window.
3. Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the nozzle check pattern.
5. 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.
Related Information
"Accessing the Printer Driver" on page 92
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Maintaining the Printer
, and then perform head cleaning.
. For details, see the related information below.
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, and then perform power cleaning.