Epson ET-2830 Series User Manual page 66

Maintaining the Printer
3. Turn the printer on while holding the
flashes.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
Note:
It may take some time to start printing the nozzle check pattern.
4. Check the printed pattern to see if the print head nozzles are clogged.
❏ A:
All lines are printed. No further steps are needed.
❏ B or close to B
Some nozzles are clogged. Hold the
Print head cleaning starts.
Note:
It may take some time to start print head cleaning.
❏ C or close to C
If most lines are missing or not printed, this indicates most nozzles are clogged. Run Power Cleaning. For
details, see "Related information" below.
5. When the power light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the
pattern until all lines are printed completely.
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Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality
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button down, and then release the buttons when the power light
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button down for five seconds until the power light starts flashing.
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Checking and Cleaning the Print Head