Cleaning The Print Head; Running The Head Cleaning Utility - Epson Stylus C44 User Manual

Cleaning the Print Head

Running the Head Cleaning Utility

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing from the image,
you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink
properly.
Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.
This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.
This is the recommended method when the printer is connected directly to your
computer (not over a network).
You can also clean the print head by holding down the
the printer for three seconds (when the red
Caution: When you don't turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can
decline. It's a good idea to turn on your printer at least once a month to maintain
good print quality.
Running the Head Cleaning Utility
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red
off. (If the red light is flashing or on, you may need to replace the ink cartridge;
see Replacing an Ink Cartridge for details.)
2. Do one of the following:
Windows: Right-click the
corner of your screen). Select
Macintosh OS X: Double-click the
Double-click
. Then click
OK
Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Open the File menu and choose
. Click the
Print
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head. Cleaning takes
about 30 seconds, during which the printer makes some noise and the green
power light flashes.
printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right
Head Cleaning
EPSON Printer Utility
.
Head Cleaning
utility button, then click the
maintenance button on
error light is off).
.
folder on your hard drive.
Applications
, select the
C44 Series
Head Cleaning
error light is
printer, and click
or
Page Setup
button.
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