Running A Power Cleaning Cycle - Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Printer Manual

Caution: Don't run a
cleaning cycle while
thick media is loaded in
the printer.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
7. After the pattern is printed, use at least a 10
If the pattern looks good as shown below, the print head is clean.
•
If any dots or segments are missing or deflected as shown below, run
•
a cleaning cycle by pressing and holding the
least 3 seconds. Then print another nozzle check pattern to make
sure the nozzles are clean.

Running a Power Cleaning Cycle

You can run a power cleaning cycle from the control panel if the normal
cleaning process is not sufficient to clear the nozzles. However, the power
cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it is recommended only as a last resort.
The cartridges need to be at least 50% full to use power cleaning. You may
need to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle. After cleaning, you
can reinsert the old cartridge.
1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as
described on page 124.
2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B ink light on the printer's
LCD display is not on or flashing.
3. Press the button.
Menu
4. Press the d button until
.
Menu
5. Press the d button until
. Press
Menu Menu
6. Follow the instructions on the LCD display to raise or lower the ink
levers.
5-125
MAINTENANCE
PWR CLEANING
again, then press to start the power cleaning.
×
eye loupe to examine it.
button for at
Menu
is highlighted, then press
is highlighted, then press
| 125