Maintaining Your RX580

If you notice a decline in print quality or your ink is expended, follow the instructions in this chapter for:

■“Checking the Print Head Nozzles” (see below)

■“Cleaning the Print Head” on page 70

■“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 71

■“Aligning the Print Head” on page 77

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

If your printouts are faint or have light or dark lines running through them, some of the nozzles in the print head may be clogged. Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles.

1.Make sure the Epson Stylus Photo RX580 is turned on but not printing.

2.Load letter-size plain paper.

3.Press the Setup button.

4.Press l or r to select Maintenance, then press OK.

5. Make sure Nozzle Check is highlighted, then press OK.

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