Epson CX5800F Aligning the Print Head

Epson Stylus CX5800F

8. Before you open the new ink cartridge package, shake it	12. Close the scanner.
four or five times. Then remove it from the package.

Caution:

Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge.

13. Press the OK button. The Epson Stylus CX5800F begins charging ink and Charging appears on the display.

9.Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place.

10.Replace any other cartridges that need to be replaced.

11.Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place.

Start

Color OK

Charging takes about one minute. When it’s finished, 5.Replace Cartridge appears on the display.

Caution:

Never turn off the Epson Stylus CX5800F while Charging appears on the display or you’ll waste ink.

Note:

If you see an ink cartridge error message on the display, the ink cartridge may not be installed correctly. Press the OK button and reinstall the ink cartridge until it clicks into place.

14.Press the y Cancel/Back button until you return to the first screen.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts look grainy or blurry, or you see light or dark horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head.

Note:

Banding may also occur if your cartridges are low on ink or you need to clean the print head.

You can also align the print head using the control panel buttons. Press the Setup button, select 6.Head Alignment, and follow the instructions on the display.

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