Aligning The Print Head - Epson Stylus CX4400 Series Product Information

Epson Stylus CX4400 Series
7. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it
four or five times. Then remove it from the package.
Caution:
Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can
damage the ink cartridge.
8. Remove the yellow tape from the bottom of the ink
cartridge.
Caution:
Do not remove any other labels or seals, or ink will leak.
9. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and
push it down until it clicks into place.
10. Once you have replaced all the cartridges that need
replacing, close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it
clicks into place.
10
11. Hold the scanner while you release the support. Then close
the scanner.
12. Press the y
Stop
takes about one and a half minutes. When it's finished, the
light stops flashing and remains on, and the B ink light
On
goes out.
Caution:
Never turn off the CX4400 Series while the On light is flashing or
you'll waste ink. If the
button and press down all the cartridges securely.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark
bands across them, you may need to align the print head.
Note:
Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
1. Turn on the CX4400 Series.
2. Load several sheets of paper.
3. Windows: Right-click the
(in the lower right corner of your screen). Select
.
Alignment
Macintosh OS X: Open the
EPSON Print Utility
printer list, click
OK
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print an alignment
sheet.
Note:
Do not press the y
alignment sheet.
5/07
button to begin charging the ink. This
B
ink light flashes, press the
printer icon on your taskbar
folder and select
Applications
. Select your
CX4400 Series
, and select
Print Head Alignment
Stop button to cancel printing of the
y
Stop
Print Head
in the
.