Checking For Clogged Nozzles - Epson SureColor SC-S30600 User Manual

SC-S30600 Series User's Guide

Checking for clogged nozzles

We recommend that you check the nozzles for clogs
each time you print to ensure quality results.
Ways to Check for Clogs
There are three ways to check for clogs.
❏ Auto Nozzle Check
The printer automatically checks for clogs at
specified intervals by scanning a test pattern with a
sensor as it is being printed. If a clog is detected, the
printer will perform a pre-selected option, either
Stop Printing or Continue Printing.
"Printer Setup Menu" on page 78
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Note:
Auto Nozzle Check is not available under the
following conditions:
❏ The media is transparent or colored.
❏ The printer is exposed to direct sunlight or
interference from other ambient light sources.
Shade the printer from sources of interference.
❏ 2.5 is selected for Platen Gap in the setup
menu.
Choose another option for Platen Gap.
❏ Print Nozzle Pattern
At specified intervals, the printer prints a test
pattern at the start of normal printing. When
printing is complete, you can visually inspect the
pattern to determine whether there may be faint or
missing colors in the preceding or following
printout.
Use Print Nozzle Pattern with media not suited to
Auto Nozzle Check or if you feel that Auto Nozzle
Check would take too long.
"Printer Setup Menu" on page 78
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❏ On-Demand Nozzle Pattern
Nozzle patterns can be printed as required and
inspected visually to determine whether the nozzles
are clogged.
Maintenance
This section explains how to print and inspect a check
pattern.
Buttons that are used in the following settings
A
After confirming that the printer is ready, press
the # button.
The Maintenance menu will be displayed.
B
Select Nozzle Check and press the Z button.
C
A nozzle pattern will be printed.
When printing is complete, the media will
automatically be fed to a position where the
pattern is clearly visible.
Cut the media if necessary.
"Cutting Media" on page 34
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Note:
To rewind the media, press u.
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Inspect the nozzle pattern.
Example of clean nozzles
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