Checking The Ink Level; Improving Print, Copy, And Scan Quality; Checking And Cleaning The Print Head - Epson M2050 Series User Manual

Maintaining the Printer

Checking the Ink Level

To confirm the actual ink remaining, visually check the ink level in the printer's tank.
Important:
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Prolonged use of the printer when the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer.
Note:
You can also check the approximate ink level from the status monitor on the printer driver.
❏ Windows
Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab.
If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable
EPSON Status Monitor 3.
❏ Mac OS
Apple menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) > Epson(XXXX) > Options
& Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility > EPSON Status Monitor
Related Information
"It is Time to Refill the Ink" on page 140
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"It is Time to Replace the Maintenance Box" on page 145
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Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head

If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint or there is visible banding. If the nozzles are severely clogged,
a blank sheet will be printed. When print quality has declined, first use the nozzle check feature to check if the
nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are clogged, clean the print head.
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Checking and Cleaning the Print Head