Print Head Alignment; Aligning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility - Epson EcoTank ET-M1170 User Manual

6. When Power Cleaning is finished, run a nozzle check.
If the print quality did not improve, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours before running another
Power Cleaning.
If the print quality does not improve after running the Power Cleaning utility multiple times, contact Epson
for support.
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Print Head Cleaning
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Refilling the Ink Tank

Print Head Alignment

If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or
light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head.
Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility

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Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the
side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click
• Mac: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print &
Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select
Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
4. Select Print Head Alignment.
Power Cleaning
Adjusting Print Quality
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