Maintaining The Rx500; Cleaning The Print Head - Epson Stylus Photo RX500 User Manual

Maintaining the RX500

If you notice a decline in print quality, follow the instructions in this chapter to
check and clean the print head. You'll also find instructions on checking ink levels
and replacing ink cartridges, aligning the print head, and transporting the RX500.
See these sections:
"Cleaning the Print Head" below
"Replacing Ink Cartridges" on page 111
"Aligning the Print Head" on page 115
"Transporting the RX500" on page 118

Cleaning the Print Head

If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing, you may need
to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly.
Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines.
Note:
You can also use a printer software utility to clean the print head right from your
computer. Select the ? or Help button on your printer settings window for instructions
on running the print head cleaning utility.
1. Make sure the RX500 is turned on but not printing, and the
off. (If the error light is flashing or on, you may need to replace an ink
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cartridge; see page 111 for details.)
2. Press the
Setup
mode. You see an LCD screen similar
to this:
button to enter setup
error light is
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1.Ink levels
Press the Color
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