EPSON Stylus COLOR 640
Aligning the Print Head
If your printouts contain vertical banding or jagged vertical lines, you may need to align the print head. To use the print head alignment utility, your printer must be connected to a local port, not through a network. 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. 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 whenever 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.
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 Unpacking 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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