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5.Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page and select the correct alignment.
Aligning the Print Head Using the Control Panel Buttons
If you cannot use the print head alignment utility program that came with your printer, follow these steps to align the print head.
1.Make sure that letter-size or A4-size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
2.While holding down the R cleaning button, press the P power button to turn on the printer. Then release both buttons.
3.The S paper out light flashes for about three seconds. While it is flashing, press the E load/eject button.
The printer prints a sheet of instructions in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese explaining how to align the print heads. Follow these instructions.
If the E load/eject button isn’t pressed while the S paper out light is flashing, the printer enters
4.After aligning the print head, turn off the printer to exit print head alignment mode.
Transporting the Printer
If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box. Follow these steps:
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer.
Be sure to remove the tape used in step 4 after installing the printer in its new location.
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 network cable from the printer.
3.Remove any paper from the printer and remove the paper support.
4.Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
5. Push in the output tray extensions and close the tray.
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 the paper 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 gears inside the printer.
Never use alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case.
Don’t use a hard or abrasive brush.
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 media; they may jam inside the printer.
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6.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 your printer.
Be sure to keep the printer level as you transport it. If you notice a decline in print quality after transporting the printer, clean the print head (see page 10); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 11).
Related Documentation
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| EPSON Stylus COLOR 900N Parts Price |
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ESC900N299 | EPSON Stylus COLOR 900N Manual |
| (Adobe Acrobat format, PDF) |
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| Administrator’s Manual |
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