Epson Stylus Photo 1290 User Manual page 187

4. Hold down the
P
power button to turn on the printer. Then, release only the
P
power button. When the printer starts the operation check,
release the
The printer prints an operation check page which includes the
version of your printer's ROM, the ink counter code, and a nozzle
check pattern.
Compare the quality of the printed check page with the sample
shown below. If there are no print quality problems, such as gaps
or missing segments in the test lines, the printer itself is fine and
the problem probably lies with the printer software settings, the
application settings, the interface cable (be sure to use a shielded
cable), or the computer itself.
The above sample may be shown in black and white, but the actual check
page prints in color (CMYK).
10-6
Troubleshooting
b
maintenance button and press the
b
maintenance button.