3.Make sure the ) paper and H ink lights are not flashing or on.
4.Do one of the following:
■Windows: 
printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment.
■Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility2. Select SP 1400 Series in the printer list, click OK, then select
Print Head Alignment.
5.Follow the instructions on the screen to print the alignment pattern. You see a window like this one:
Note:
Do not cancel printing while the alignment sheet is printing.
6.Look at the three sets of patterns in your printout. For each set, if you see a pattern with no streaks or lines, enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen.
If every pattern in a set contains lines or streaks, select the pattern that looks the best. Click Realignment, then click Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step.
7.Click Finish to exit the Print Head Alignment utility.
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year.
1.Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the USB cable.
2.Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder.
3.If the outer case or inside of the sheet feeder are dirty, clean them with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside.
54Maintaining Your Printer