Cleaning The Print Head - Epson Artisan 800 Basic Manual

Cleaning the Print Head

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you
can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.
Note:
You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to
clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 59).
1. Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Press the
.
Setup
3. Select
Maintenance
Cleaning
4. Press x
Cleaning takes about 2 minutes. When it's finished, you see a message on the
display screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
5. Select
Nozzle Check
that the print head is clean.
6. Select
Finish Nozzle Check
Note:
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, leave your
Artisan 800 Series turned on and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then
try printing again. If you do not use your Artisan 800 Series often, it is a good idea to
print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
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button, if necessary, and select
Home
, then select
.
.
Start
. Then press x
Head
to run a nozzle check and confirm
Start
when you're done.