Running Cleaning Cycles - Epson STYLUS PRO 7700 User Manual

Caution: Don't run a
cleaning cycle while
thick media is loaded in
the printer.
Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
3. Select one of the following, then press
• ON: PERIODICALLY
and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default).
• ON: EVERY JOB
and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each print job. This
process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is
recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended.
—The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and
• OFF
cleaning cycles.
4. Press , then select
l
5. Select
ON: EVERY PAGE
before each print job, or
take effect only when you print on roll paper.
6. Press to save the setting.
OK

Running Cleaning Cycles

You can run several types of cleaning cycles from the control panel (or from
the Epson LFP Remote Panel2): normal cleaning, power cleaning, and
cleaning each pair of ink colors.
Run the power cleaning only if the normal cleaning process is not sufficient
to clear the nozzles. The power cycle uses a large quantity of ink, so it is
recommended only as a last resort.
The cartridges need to be at least 50% full to use power cleaning. You may
need to replace a low cartridge to run the cleaning cycle. After cleaning, you
can reinsert the old cartridge.
1. Print a nozzle check to make sure the print head needs cleaning, as
described on page 154.
2. Make sure the printer is ready and the red B
printer's control panel is not on or flashing.
3. Press r .
Menu
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OK
—The printer periodically checks its nozzles
—The printer automatically checks its nozzles
PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN
to have the nozzle check pattern printed
ON: EVERY 10 PAGES
:
and press r.
or . These settings
OFF
light on the
Ink Check
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