Automatic Maintenance Function - Epson Stylus Pro 7700 User Manual

Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/9700/9710
Automatic maintenance
function
This printer has a self-cleaning function and capping
function for maintaining the print head in
consistently good condition to ensure the best print
quality.
AUTO NOZZLE CHECK function
The printer performs a nozzle check without printing
a pattern, and if there are missing dots, it performs
cleaning automatically (taking 2 to 9 minutes).
The AUTO NOZZLE CHECK function works in the
following cases:
❏ After the initial ink charging is completed.
❏ After head cleaning.
❏ When printing is started.
The AUTO NOZZLE CHECK function works when
printing is started at the time you set on the control
panel; ON:PERIODICALLY or ON:EVERY JOB.
Furthermore, the automatic head cleaning is
performed the number of times you set on the control
panel; one time for the default setting or three times
(maximum) until the clogged nozzles are cleared.
However, after manual head cleaning, the automatic
head cleaning is performed once in spite of the
settings on the control panel.
User's Guide
Maintenance
Capping function
Capping is a function for automatically covering the
print head with a cap (lid) to prevent the print head
from drying out. Capping is performed in the
following situations.
❏ When several seconds have elapsed after printing
finishes (that is there is no print data sent)
❏ When printing is stopped
Take care of the following points to ensure that the
print head is capped properly.
❏ If the print head is not positioned on the right
side (it is not capped), turn the printer on, then
off again. By turning the printer off with the
button, the head is capped properly.
❏ If you turn the power off when a paper jam or
error occurs and the print head is not capped,
turn the printer on again. Shortly, the print head
is capped automatically. Check that it is properly
capped, then turn the printer off.
❏ Do not move the print head manually under any
circumstances.
❏ Do not remove the power plug of the printer
when the power is on, or cut the power at the
breaker. The head may not be capped properly.
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