Aligning The Print Head - Epson 580 Printer Basics Manual

6. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer and click
Nozzle Check Pattern
follow the instructions on the screen.
7. See page 22 for details on examining the nozzle check pattern. If the nozzle
check pattern isn't missing any dots, click
If any dots are missing, click
clean the print head again.
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the
solutions in "Problems Getting Good Print Quality" on page 35. You can also
turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and
then try cleaning the print head again.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain jagged characters or misaligned vertical lines, you may
need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected directly to your
computer, not connected over a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility.
Follow these steps for your operating system:
1. Make sure the printer is plugged in but not printing, and letter-size or larger
paper is loaded.
For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever
you check the print head alignment. Don't use plain, recycled, or
photocopier paper.
2. Windows: Right-click the
taskbar, then select
To right-click, place your cursor on the
click the right mouse button.
(Windows) or
and follow the instructions on the screen to
Clean
Status Monitor 3 icon on your Windows
Print Head Alignment
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(Macintosh). Then
Confirmation
.
Finish
in the menu that appears.
Status Monitor 3 icon and
Print