Aligning The Print Heads; Cleaning The Printer - Epson Stylus Color 600Q User Manual

Caution:
Load paper that's at least 8.3
inches wide so ink doesn't
spray onto the platen.
Caution:
Don't touch the gears inside
the printer.
Never use alcohol or thinner
for cleaning; they can
damage the printer
components and case.
Don't use a hard or abrasive
brush.
Don't get water on the
printer components.
Don't spray lubricants or oils
inside the printer.

Aligning the Print Heads

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may
need to align the print heads. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded.
2. Access the Main printer settings dialog box as described
in Chapter 1.
3. Click the
Utility
4. Click the
Print Head Alignment
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page
and select the correct alignment.

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it
several times a year, following these steps:
1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and
disconnect the printer cable.
2. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.
3. Carefully clean away dust and dirt with a soft, damp
cloth.
4. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
Keep the printer cover closed so water doesn't get inside.
5. Clean ink out of the printer's interior with a soft, damp
cloth.
5-9
Maintenance and Transportation
tab. You see the Utility menu.
icon.