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Maintaining the Printer
4. After running this feature, run the nozzle check to make sure the nozzles are not clogged.
For details on how to run the nozzle check, see the related information link below.
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If print quality has not improved after running Power Cleaning, wait for at least 12 hours without printing, and
then print the nozzle check pattern again. Run Print Head Cleaning or Power Cleaning again depending on the
printed pattern. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson support.
Note:
You can also run power cleaning from the printer driver.
❏ Windows
Maintenance tab > Print Head Cleaning > Power Cleaning
❏ Mac OS
Apple menu > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax) > Epson(XXXX) > Options
& Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility > Print Head Cleaning > Power Cleaning
Related Information
"Checking and Cleaning the Print Head" on page 105
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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.
1. Select Maintenance on the printer's control panel.
2. Select Print Head Alignment.
3. Select one of the alignment menus.
❏ Vertical lines look misaligned or the printouts look blurry : Select Vertical Alignment.
❏ Horizontal banding occurs at regular intervals: Select Horizontal Alignment.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Aligning the Print Head
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