Using The Product Buttons; Aligning The Print Head; Using The Print Head Alignment Utility - Epson PP-100 User Manual

Using the product buttons

Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the product buttons.
1. Make sure the PC is turned on.
2. Make sure the product is turned on.
3. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors, and that the disc cover is closed.
4. Press and hold down the
The product starts cleaning the print head and the
Caution:
c
Never turn off the product while the
the product.
5. When the
the head is clean.
& See "Checking the Print Head Nozzles" on page 59.
Note:
❏ If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure about four times, turn the product
off and wait for at least six hours. Then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning
if necessary.
❏ If the print quality still has not improved, at least one of your ink cartridges may be old or
damaged and may need to be replaced.
& See "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 54.

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may be able to
solve this problem by using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer driver.
Note:
Disk thickness may vary depending on products. Using discs with various thickness may result in
misalignment of the print head. Use the Print Head Alignment utility to check and adjust the print
head alignment. It is recommended to use the same product and type of discs when publishing
several discs.

Using the Print Head Alignment utility

Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.
Cleaning button for three seconds.
power light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern to confirm that
power light begins flashing.
power light is flashing. Doing so may damage
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