Epson C362B Cleaning the Print Head

Cleaning the Print Head

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Cleaning the Print Head

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you

can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.

Note:

You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to

clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page46).

1. Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder.

2. Press the r

Copy

button, then press x

Menu

.

3. Press u or d to select

Maintenance

, then press

OK

.

4. Press u or d to select

Head Cleaning

, then press

the x

Color

button.

Cleaning lasts around 1 minute. When it’s finished, you see a message on the

display screen.

Caution:

Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.

5. Press

1

to finish or

2

to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is

clean.

Note:

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off your

WorkForce 310 Series and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try

printing again. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be

replaced. If that doesn’t help, contact Epson as described on page54.

If you do not use your WorkForce 310 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages

at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

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Contents

Main Contents Page Introduction Installing Your WorkForce 310 Series on a Network Connect an Ethernet Network Cable Install Software Page Page Page Finish the Installation Windows Page Macintosh Page Loading Paper FPO Using Special Papers Loading Paper Placing Originals for Copying, Scanning, or Faxing Using the Scanner Glass Using the Automatic Document Feeder Page Copying a Document or Photo Copying a Document Copying a Photo Faxing a Document Connecting a Phone or Answering Machine Page Setting Up Fax Features Entering Fax Header Information Entering Your Sender Name Entering Your Phone Number Using the Keypad to Enter Numbers and Characters Select Scan and Print Settings for Faxing Setting Up a Speed Dial List Creating a Speed Dial List Printing Your Speed Dial List Sending a Fax From the Control Panel Other Ways to Dial a Fax Number Sending a Fax From Windows Page Receiving Faxes Printing From Your Computer Printing in Windows Page Printing With a Macintosh Mac OS X 10.5 Page Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 Page Selecting the Correct Paper Type Scanning a Document or Photo Basic Scanning Page Scanning Multiple Pages Maintaining Your WorkForce 310 Series Checking the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Purchasing Epson Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Page Solving Problems Checking for Software Updates Error Indicators Problems and Solutions Printing and Copying Problems Paper Feeding Problems Faxing Problems Print Quality Problems Network Setup Problems Network Printing Problems Network Scanning Problems Print a Network Status Sheet Where To Get Help Epson Technical Support Purchase Supplies and Accessories Other Software Technical Support Notices Important Safety Instructions LCD Screen Safety Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty Page Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users Page WARNING For Canadian Users Copyright Notice Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Trademarks