Loading and Using Cut Sheet Paper

1Remove any roll paper from the paper path. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed.

2Press the Paper source button until the Sheet icon appears on the LCD.

3 Feed the sheet down into the paper slot until it meets resistance. Make sure the right edge of the paper is straight and aligned with the vertical line on the roll paper cover.

Note: If the sheet is more than 19 mil thick, you need to use the Paper release (ePlaten) button.

4Press . The sheet feeds into printing position automatically.

5Check the printer’s control panel and select the correct media type, if necessary.

6Print your page. After it has been printed, the sheet stays in the printer.

7To remove your print, press the button while holding the sheet.

Checking and Cleaning the Print Head

Automatically Checking and

Cleaning the Print Head

The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary. You can specify how often you want this to happen.

1Press the Menu button. PRINTER SETUP is highlighted. Press again.

2Press until AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is highlighted, then press .

3Select one of the following, then press OK:

•ON: PERIODICALLY—The printer periodically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default setting).

•ON: EVERY JOB—The printer automatically checks its nozzles and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each print job. This process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is useful if you are running large print jobs unattended.

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•OFF—The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and cleaning cycles.

Note: You can also run nozzle checks and head cleaning cycles from your computer using the Epson Printer Utility3 (Macintosh®) or the Utility tab in your printer driver (Windows). See your Printer Guide for more information.