Epson RX500 manual Aligning the Print Head

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4.When Head cleaning... disappears from the LCD panel, perform the nozzle check to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle. See “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 77.

Note:

❏If the print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four or five times, turn this product off and leave it alone overnight. Then, perform the nozzle check again and repeat head cleaning if necessary.

❏If the print quality still has not improved, one or both of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced. To replace an ink cartridge, see “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 72.

❏To maintain good print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at least once every month.

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice vertical lines are not aligned properly on the nozzle check result, you may be able to solve this problem by aligning the print head.

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

Note:

Do not press the y Stop button to cancel printing while printing an alignment pattern.

1.Make sure that A4 or Letter paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

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

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

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Contents Page Parts Basic Operation Guide Contents Printing Directly from a Memory Card Troubleshooting Contacting Customer Support When placing this product Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions When choosing a power source When using a memory cardWhen handling ink cartridges When using this productWhen using the LCD panel LCD panel Using the Control PanelControl Panel Functions Buttons Adjusting the LCD panel density LightsOverview of the Basic Procedure CopyingLoading Paper Copying Always load paper before you start printing Copying Keep the document table clean Placing a Document on the Document TableHow to change the layout Copying in Various of LayoutsPress the OK button to use the layout you have selected Copying without margins PqijCopying with small margins Copying Copying an image multiple times on one sheet Making a poster Copying several pages on one sheet Gluing the images togetherYou can only use A4 paper for the 2-up and 4-up layout Mirror copy Changing Copy Setting Plain 100% TextSaving and recalling copy settings Selecting the paper typeSelecting the copy quality Reducing or enlarging copies automaticallySelecting the paper size Setting the number of copiesHow to use the numeric buttons Making copies lighter or darker Reducing or enlarging copies manuallyCanceling Copying XX%Printing Using an Index Form Printing Directly from a Memory CardPrinting an Index Form Printing photos by filling in the Index Form Printing one photo from an Index FormPrinting multiple photos from an Index Form You can enter a number up toYou can select a photo number up to Printing All Photos on a Memory Card Printing with Dpof Functions Loading Memory Cards Loadable memory cardAvailable image files Inserting memory cardsYou can load only one memory card at a time Changing Print Setting Ejecting memory cardsPqij How to select options you want Resolution Color Effect Auto CorrectEnhance Res BrightnessContrast SharpnessSaturation DateTime Print InfoFit to frame Hi speedCanceling Printing Scanning by using the LCD panel and buttons Scanning to Memory CardScanning by using the LCD panel and buttons Scanning to Your Computer Formatting a memory cardScanning Directly to Your e-mail Canceling Scanning Using the Film HolderLoading 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 Checking the Ink Level Replacing Ink CartridgesInk Cartridges Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement Checking the ink level using the LCD panelReplacing Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge Follow the steps below to replace ink cartridgesOpen the cartridge cover Remove an ink cartridge from its package Replacing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Maintenance and Transporting Checking the Print Head NozzlesMaintenance and Transporting Cleaning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Transporting This Product Maintenance and Transporting Maintenance and Transporting Troubleshooting Error MessagesAfter an Index Print the Index Form again Ink cartridge Press the x Color button Copied Image is Improperly Sized Clearing the Jammed Paper Regional Customer Services Contacting Customer SupportFor users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland For users in the Middle EastFor users in Scandinavia For users in South AfricaFor user in Italy For user in FranceFor user in Germany For users in Spain For users in PortugalProduct Specifications Product InformationElectrical EnvironmentalScanning MechanicalPrinting Paper specifications PaperPremium Ink Jet Plain Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Note Cards with envelopes Glossy Photo Paper Printable area