Epson 220-240 V Aligning the Print Head, Cleaning the Printer, Transporting the Printer, Related Documentation, Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

EPSON Stylus Photo EX

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern after printing it. It should look something like this, with each of the six sections showing one of the ink colors:

Each staggered horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with no gaps in the dot pattern. If your printout looks OK, you’re done. If any dots are missing, as shown below, clean the print head again, as explained in the previous sections.

missing dots

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Follow these steps:

1.Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded.

2.Access the printer settings dialog box.

3.Click the Utility tab (Windows) or the Utility button (Macintosh). You see the Utility menu.

4.Click the Print Head Alignment button.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page and select the correct alignment.

Note:

For best results, use EPSON ink jet paper or photo quality paper when you check the print head alignment.

Cleaning the Printer

Caution:

Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.

Never use alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case.

Don’t get water on the printer components.Don’t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.

To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year, following these steps:

1.Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable.

2.Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.

3.Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the printer cover closed so water doesn’t get inside.

4.Clean ink out of the printer’s interior with a damp cloth.

Caution:

Don’t use the cleaning sheets that may be included with your special media; they may damage the printer.

Transporting the Printer

If you want to move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation and repack it in the original box.

Caution:

To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer.

Follow these steps:

1.Turn on the printer and wait until the print head locks in the far right position. Then turn off the printer.

2.Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.

3.Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support.4.Push in the output tray extensions and close the tray.

5.Repack the printer and attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with it. See the Notice Sheet that was packed with the printer.

Be sure to keep the printer flat as you transport it. If you notice a decline in print quality after transporting the printer, clean the print head; if output is misaligned, align the print head.

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