Checking The Printer - Epson STYLUS COLOR 480 Setup Manual

Warning:
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The ink cartridges are self-contained units. Under ordinary use, ink will
not leak from a cartridge. If ink does get on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water.
Caution:
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You must remove the yellow tape seals from the cartridges before
installing them; otherwise, the cartridges will become unusable.
Do not remove the blue portion of the tape seals from the cartridges;
otherwise, the cartridges may become clogged and unable to print.
Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the cartridges;
otherwise, ink will leak.
Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open their clamps again
until you replace the ink cartridges; otherwise, the cartridges may
become unusable.
Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage
the printer.
Note:
Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install them, or
the ink may dry up.
Install both ink cartridges. If either of the cartridges is not installed, the printer
will not work.

Checking the printer

After installing the ink cartridges, the Setup utility automatically guides you
through the nozzle check and print head alignment check. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
Nozzle check
The printer will print a test pattern, allowing you to check if any nozzles are
clogged.
Here are sample printouts.
Good sample Print head needs to be cleaned.
Segments are missing