Cleaning The Printer; Related Documentation; Transporting The Printer - Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Product Information

EPSON Stylus Photo 1280
7. If you want to check the results, click
another test page. Make sure the middle line (numbered 8)
in each group is the best. If it isn't, you may need to repeat
step 6 more than once to align your print head completely.
8. Click and follow the instructions on the screen to
Next
print two columns of boxes.
9. Select the box with the least grainy appearance (smoothest
gray) from the first column, then enter its number in box #1
on screen. Then choose the best box from the second
column and enter its number in box #2 on screen.
10. If you want to check the results, click
reprint the boxes. Make sure the middle box (numbered 5)
in each column is the best. If it isn't, you may need to repeat
step 9 more than once.
11. When done, click
Finish

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it
several times a year. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the printer and wait for the Ppower light to go
out.
2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable.
3. Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.
4. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
Don't touch the gears inside the printer.
Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner
for cleaning; they can damage the printer components
and case.
Don't get water on the printer components and don't
spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.

Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it
for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges
installed when transporting the printer.
Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing
the printer in its new location.
Follow these steps:
1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the
far right position, then turn off the printer.
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Realignment
Realignment
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2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then
disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
3. Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper
support.
4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to
the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
to
5. Push in the output tray extensions and close the tray.
6. Repack the printer and attachments in the original box
using the protective materials that came with it. See the
Start Here poster for details.
Be sure to keep the printer level as you transport it.
After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the
print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in
print quality, clean the print head (see page 10); if output is
misaligned, align the print head (see page 11).

Related Documentation

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