Cleaning The Print Head Using A Computer Utility - Epson XP-600 User Manual

8. Select Print nozzle check pattern, press OK, then press
that the print head is clean.
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 2 times, turn off the product and wait
at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink
cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
Parent topic:
Related tasks
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)
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Replacing Ink Cartridges

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility

You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac.
1. Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select
Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility
and select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
4. Select Head Cleaning.
You see one of these windows:
Print Head Cleaning
start to run a nozzle check and confirm
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