Using The Head Cleaning Utility - Epson Stylus Photo 1290 User Manual

Note:
Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting
ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines; for example,
if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing.
Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head
needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.
When the
head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility while
printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.

Using the Head Cleaning utility

Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Head Cleaning
utility.
For Windows users
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head
Cleaning utility.
1. Make sure that the printer is on and the
b
Note:
If the
Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
2. Access the printer software. For instructions, see "Accessing
the printer software" on page 3-2.
3. Click the Utility tab, then click the Head Cleaning button.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
P
The
cleaning cycle. It takes about thirty seconds to complete.
9-4
Maintenance
b
error light is flashing or on, you cannot clean the print
error light is flashing, you cannot clean the print head.
power light flashes while the printer performs the
b
error light is off.