7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
Print head needs cleaning
• If there are no gaps, click Finish.
• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, wait at least 6 hours without
printing. Then run the nozzle check again and clean the print head again if necessary. If quality still does
not improve, contact Epson.
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Related tasks
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or
light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head.
Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
Print Head Cleaning
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