Epson RX500 manual Cleaning the Print Head

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Cleaning the Print Head

If you find that the nozzle check result is unexpectedly faint or some dots in the printed image are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly.

Note:

❏Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if the copy quality drops (for example, blurred printout, incorrect or missing color).

❏Before cleaning the print head, perform the nozzle check first to see if it really needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.

❏When the ! Error light is on and a message appears on the LCD panel to prompt you to replace the ink cartridge or to indicate the ink is low, you cannot clean the print head. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.

Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Control Panel.

1.Make sure this product is on, and the ! Error light is off.

2.Press the Setup Mode button to enter the Setup Mode.

3.Press the A or l/r Select button repeatedly until 3.Head Cleaning appears on the LCD panel, and then press the x Color button. Cleaning of the print head starts and Head cleaning...

appears on the LCD panel.

cCaution:

Never turn off this product while Head cleaning... appears on the LCD panel. Doing so may damage this product.

Maintenance and Transporting

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Contents Page Parts Basic Operation Guide Contents Printing Directly from a Memory Card Troubleshooting Contacting Customer Support Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsWhen placing this product When using a memory card When choosing a power sourceWhen using this product When handling ink cartridgesWhen using the LCD panel Control Panel Functions Using the Control PanelLCD panel Buttons Lights Adjusting the LCD panel densityCopying Overview of the Basic ProcedureLoading Paper Copying Always load paper before you start printing Copying Placing a Document on the Document Table Keep the document table cleanCopying in Various of Layouts How to change the layoutPress the OK button to use the layout you have selected Pqij Copying without marginsCopying with small margins Copying Copying an image multiple times on one sheet Making a poster Gluing the images together Copying several pages on one sheetYou can only use A4 paper for the 2-up and 4-up layout Mirror copy Plain 100% Text Changing Copy SettingSelecting the paper type Saving and recalling copy settingsReducing or enlarging copies automatically Selecting the copy qualityHow to use the numeric buttons Setting the number of copiesSelecting the paper size Reducing or enlarging copies manually Making copies lighter or darkerXX% Canceling CopyingPrinting Directly from a Memory Card Printing Using an Index FormPrinting an Index Form Printing one photo from an Index Form Printing photos by filling in the Index FormYou can enter a number up to Printing multiple photos from an Index FormYou can select a photo number up to Printing All Photos on a Memory Card Printing with Dpof Functions Loadable memory card Loading Memory CardsInserting memory cards Available image filesYou can load only one memory card at a time Ejecting memory cards Changing Print SettingPqij How to select options you want Resolution Auto Correct Color EffectBrightness Enhance ResSharpness ContrastDate SaturationPrint Info TimeHi speed Fit to frameCanceling Printing Scanning to Memory Card Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttonsScanning by using the LCD panel and buttons Formatting a memory card Scanning to Your ComputerScanning Directly to Your e-mail Using the Film Holder Canceling ScanningLoading slides and films Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons Mm film strips Mm slides Storing the film holder Insert the reflective document mat Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink CartridgesChecking the Ink Level Checking the ink level using the LCD panel Precautions on Ink Cartridge ReplacementReplacing Ink Cartridges Follow the steps below to replace ink cartridges Replacing an Ink CartridgeOpen the cartridge cover Remove an ink cartridge from its package Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking the Print Head Nozzles Maintenance and TransportingMaintenance and Transporting Cleaning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Transporting This Product Maintenance and Transporting Maintenance and Transporting Error Messages TroubleshootingAfter an Index Print the Index Form again Ink cartridge Press the x Color button Copied Image is Improperly Sized Clearing the Jammed Paper Contacting Customer Support Regional Customer ServicesFor users in South Africa For users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of IrelandFor users in the Middle East For users in ScandinaviaFor user in Germany For user in FranceFor user in Italy For users in Portugal For users in SpainEnvironmental Product SpecificationsProduct Information ElectricalPrinting MechanicalScanning Paper Paper specificationsPremium Ink Jet Plain Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Note Cards with envelopes Glossy Photo Paper Printable area