6.Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer and click Print Nozzle Check Pattern (Windows) or Confirmation (Macintosh). Then follow the instructions on the screen.

7.See page 22 for details on examining the nozzle check pattern. If the nozzle check pattern isn’t missing any dots, click Finish.

If any dots are missing, click Clean and follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head again.

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, check the solutions in “Problems Getting Good Print Quality” on page 35. You can also turn the printer off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain jagged characters or misaligned vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. Your printer must be connected directly to your computer, not connected over a network, to use the Print Head Alignment utility. Follow these steps for your operating system:

1.Make sure the printer is plugged in but not printing, and letter-size or larger paper is loaded.

For the best results, load EPSON ink jet paper in the printer whenever

you check the print head alignment. Don’t use plain, recycled, or photocopier paper.

2.Windows: Right-click the Status Monitor 3 icon on your Windows taskbar, then select Print Head Alignment in the menu that appears.

To right-click, place your cursor on the Status Monitor 3 icon and click the right mouse button.

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