Problems And Solutions - Epson Stylus C86 Quick Manual

Problems and Solutions

You see banding (light lines).
Make sure the paper
using.
The print head nozzles may need cleaning; follow the instructions below to
clean the print head:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the red
light is off.
2. Windows: Right-click the
right corner of your screen). Select
Note:
If you don't see the icon, go to your printer properties window as described on
page 4, click the Maintenance tab, then select Head Cleaning.
Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select
Utility
Cleaning
Macintosh OS 9: Open the File menu and choose
Click the
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head.
Cleaning takes several seconds. The printer makes noise and the green
power light flashes.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer while the green
printer hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
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Solving Problems
or
Type
. Select
Stylus C86
.
button, then click the
Utility
setting matches the paper you're
Media Type
printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower
Head Cleaning
in the printer list, click
power light is flashing, unless the
.
Epson Printer
, and select
OK
or
Page Setup
button.
Head Cleaning
ink
Head
.
Print