Checking The Nozzles Using A Computer Utility - Epson ET-16650U User Manual

Print head needs cleaning
7. Do one of the following:
• If there are no gaps, select O.
• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select X and continue.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the
process as necessary.
CAUTION: Never turn off the product or open the front cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not
be able to print.
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, wait at least 12 hours
without printing or longer if printing. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality does not improve,
run a Power Cleaning. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson.
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Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility

You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
2. 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
Print Head Nozzle Check
icon for your product in the right
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