Preventing Nozzle Clogging; Aligning The Print Head - Epson EcoTank ET-2811 User Manual

Maintaining the Printer
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Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality

Aligning the Print Head

Related Information
"Checking and Cleaning the Print Head" on page 72
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Running Power Cleaning (Windows)
1. Access the printer driver window.
2. Click Power Cleaning on the Maintenance tab.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Running Power Cleaning (Mac OS)
1. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) and
then select the printer.
2. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
3. Click Power Cleaning.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Preventing nozzle clogging

Always use the power button when turning the printer on and off.
Check that the power light is off before you disconnect the power cord.
The ink itself can dry out if it is not covered. Just like placing a cap on a fountain pen or an oil pen to prevent it
from drying, make sure the print head is capped properly to prevent the ink from drying.
When the power cord is unplugged or a power outage occurs while the printer is in operation, the print head may
not be capped properly. If the print head is left as it is, it will dry out causing nozzles (ink outlets) to clog.
In these cases, turn the printer on and off again as soon as possible to cap the print head.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head.
Aligning the Print Head - Windows
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Access the printer driver window.
3. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab.
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