Epson 820 Testing the Printer, Cleaning the Printer, Transporting the Printer, Head Alignment, Print Head Alignment, Realignment

EPSON Stylus Photo 820

2.Do one of the following:

❏Windows: Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment.

❏Macintosh: Open the File menu and choose Page

Setup or Print. Click the Utility button, then click the Print Head Alignment button.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page. You see the alignment window.

4.On the test page, select the pattern that shows the two vertical lines most precisely printed on top of each other. You may need to use a magnifying glass.

Select one pattern each for rows 1, 2, and 3. Then enter the number of the best pattern for each row in the corresponding boxes on the screen.

5.Click Realignment to print another test page. Make sure the pattern numbered 8 in each row is the best aligned. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6.When you’re finished, click Finish.

Testing the Printer

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer itself or some other source.

1.Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the USB or parallel cable from the printer.

2.Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.

3.Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower button. Continue holding down the b maintenance button until the P power light starts to flash, then release it.

The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 8.)

4.Turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the cable and turn on your printer and computer.

❏If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, interface cable, or computer. Your software may not be installed correctly.

❏If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the electronic Reference Guide on the printer software CD-ROM. If nothing works, contact your dealer or EPSON.

Cleaning the Printer

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

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

2.Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder.

3.Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.4.Clean ink out of the printer’s interior with a soft, damp cloth.

Don’t touch the metal carriage shaft

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Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.

Be careful not to wipe the metal carriage shaft.

Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case.

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

Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer.

Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.

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

1.Turn on the printer, 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 printer cable from the printer.

3.Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support.

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