Print head needs cleaning
7. If there are no gaps, click Finish.
Caution: Never turn off the product or open the front cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not
be able to print.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, wait at least 6 hours without
printing. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson.
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Print Head Cleaning
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the
print head.
Note: You cannot clean the print head if ink is expended, and may not be able to clean it when ink is low.
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Enabling the Periodic Cleaning Setting
Print Head Nozzle Check
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