Checking The Printer Nozzles - Epson PRO 5500 Setup Manual

If ink smears on the paper, select Thick Paper as the media type
setting.
If you set the paper size or media type lever incorrectly, you may not
get the print results you expect.

Checking the printer nozzles

Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.
Note:
Do not use the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress;
otherwise, your printout may be marred.
For Windows users
1. Load the several sheets into the paper tray referring "Loading
paper in a paper tray" on page 3-26.
2. Access the printer software. For details, see "Accessing the
printer software for Windows" on page 3-13.
3. Click the Utility tab, then click the Nozzle Check button.
4. Follow the instructions on your screen.
For Macintosh users
1. Load the several sheets into the paper tray referring "Loading
paper in a paper tray" on page 3-26.
2. Access the printer software. For details, see "Accessing the
printer software for Macintosh" on page 3-14.
3. Click the Utility icon, then click the Nozzle Check button.
4. Follow the instructions on your screen.
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