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Epson WF2660 manual Print Head Cleaning, Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

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Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check

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Print Head Cleaning

Related tasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Related topics

Loading Paper

Print Head Cleaning

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.

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.

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility

Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance

Related tasks

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product.

1.Load a few sheets of plain paper in the cassette.

2.Press the home button, if necessary.

3.Select Setup.

4.Select Maintenance.

5.Select Print Head Cleaning.

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Epson WF2660 manual Print Head Cleaning, Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

Contents

WF-2660 Users Guide Page Contents Placing Originals on the Product Loading PaperCopying Double-sided Printing Options Windows Printing from a ComputerFaxing 152 Scanning 119Page 233 Adjusting Print Quality 217Solving Problems 238 Replacing Ink Cartridges 204Page Technical Specifications 286 296 Page WF-2660 Users Guide Control Panel Buttons and Lights Using the Control PanelParent topic Product Basics Icon Description Status IconsParent topic Control Panel Buttons and Lights Changing the LCD Screen Language Entering Characters on the LCD ScreenSelect Common Settings Adjusting Control Panel SoundsSelect Button Press Adjusting the Screen BrightnessProduct Parts Locations Select Common Settings Select LCD BrightnessProduct Parts Top and Front Parent topic Product Parts Locations Product Parts Paper Path Product Parts Inside Line port EXT port Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving SettingsProduct Parts Back LAN port USB portChanging the Sleep Timer Settings Changing the Eco SettingsSelect Configure Select Common Settings Select Sleep Timer Changing the Power Off Timer SettingsSelect Common Settings Select Power Off Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and MoreParent topic Product Basics Related tasks Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Email PrintRelated topics Using Epson Scan to Cloud Using Epson Remote PrintUsing Google Cloud Print Using AirPrintParent topic Product Basics Related topics Select the Google Cloud Print Services option Click Register Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a ChromebookClick Add Device Printing and Scanning with NFC from Your Android DeviceParent topic Product Basics Related topics Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Wi-Fi or Wired NetworkingSelect Network Settings Select Wi-Fi Setup Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control PanelSelect Wi-Fi Setup Wizard Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup Access point mode Enabling Wi-Fi Direct ModePeer-to-peer mode Select Connection Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Select Network Settings Using WPS to Connect to a NetworkSelect Push Button Setup WPS Printing a Network Status Sheet Select Print Status Sheet Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection Accessing the Web Config UtilityChanging or Updating Network Connections Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router Changing a Wi-Fi Connection to a Wired Network ConnectionDisabling Wi-Fi Features Parent topic Changing or Updating Network Connections Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette Loading PaperPull out the paper cassette Slide the edge guides outward Page Page Parent topic Loading Paper Related references Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette Page Page Page Parent topic Loading Paper Related references Loading Envelopes in the Cassette Page Page Parent topic Loading Paper Related tasks Paper Loading CapacityPaper type Loading capacity Parent topic Loading Paper Available Epson PapersPaper Type Size Part number Sheet count Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Borderless Paper Types Borderless Paper Type CompatibilityBorderless Paper Sizes Select Paper Setup Selecting the Paper Settings Control PanelSelect Paper Type Paper Type Settings Control PanelFor this paper Select this Paper Type setting Select Paper SizeFor this paper Select this Paper Type or Media Type setting Paper Type Settings Printing SoftwareSelecting the Default Paper Source Settings Selecting Default Paper SettingsPaper Source Options Select Printer SettingsSelect Universal Print Settings Selecting Universal Print SettingsUniversal Print Settings Options Parent topic Selecting Universal Print Settings Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing Originals on the ProductPlacing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Automatic Document Feeder ADF Specifications Related topics Copying Documents or Photos CopyingParent topic Copying Related references Paper Size Settings CopyingParent topic Copying Copying Options Page Printing with Windows Selecting Basic Print Settings WindowsPage Print Quality Options Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings Windows Page Page Binding Edge Options Double-sided Printing Options WindowsCreate Folded Booklet Options Print Density Adjustments WindowsBinding Margin Options StartSelecting Additional Layout and Print Options Windows Related tasks Color Controls Custom Color Correction Options WindowsFix Photo Image Options Emphasize Text No Color AdjustmentImage Options and Additional Settings Windows Additional Settings Options Rotate 180ºHigh Speed Header/Footer Settings WindowsMirror Image Click the Main or More Options tab Selecting a Printing Preset WindowsSelecting Extended Settings Windows Thick Paper and Envelopes Extended Settings WindowsEnable Epson Status Monitor Check Paper Width Before PrintingPrinting Your Document or Photo Windows Parent topic Printing with Windows Checking Print Status Windows Selecting Default Print Settings WindowsChanging the Language of the Printer Software Screens Select Software Update Settings Changing Automatic Update OptionsPrinting with OS Selecting Basic Print Settings OS 105 106 Fine Print Quality Options OSNormal Normal VividGrayscale Selecting Page Setup Settings OSPrint Options OS ExpansionSelecting Print Layout Options OS Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings OS Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments OS Short-Edge binding Adjustments Print DensityManaging Color OS Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge bindingColor Matching and Color Options OS Color Matching Settings Epson Color ControlsColorSync Select Driver or Options Color Options Settings Manual SettingsOff No Color Adjustment Selecting Printing Preferences OSHigh Speed Printing Quiet ModePrinting Preferences OS Permit temporary black printingEstablish bidirectional communication Printing Your Document or Photo OSOS X 10.6/10.7 Checking Print Status OSOS X 10.8/10.9 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Starting a Scan Starting a Scan Using the Product Control PanelParent topic Scanning Related topics Changing Default Scan Button Settings Click Make Job Settings Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan IconYou see an Epson Scan window like this Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 124 Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting Epson Scan SettingsScan Modes Scanning in Office Mode You see this window Related concepts Available Document Source Settings Office ModeScanner Glass Selecting a Scan Area Office ModeAuto Detect 130 131 Text Enhancement Available Image Adjustments Office ModeUnsharp Mask DescreeningScanning in Professional Mode 134 135 Bit Color Available Document Source Settings Professional ModeAvailable Image Types Professional Mode Selecting a Scan Area Professional Mode137 138 Available Image Adjustments Professional Mode Dust Removal Histogram AdjustmentColor Restoration Backlight CorrectionColor Palette Selecting a Scan Size Professional ModeSaturation Color Balance142 143 Normal preview Scan Resolution GuidelinesImage Preview Guidelines Thumbnail preview145 Selecting Scan File Settings 147 Jpeg *.jpg Available Scanned File Types and Optional SettingsOptional Settings Overwrite any files with the same name File Formats Bitmap *.bmpShow Add Page dialog after scanning Scanning with OS X Using Image CaptureShow this dialog box before next scan Open image folder after scanning150 Image Correction Available Scan Settings OS X Image CaptureFaxing Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine153 DSL connection Isdn connection 156 Parent topic Faxing Related tasks Selecting Your Country or Region Setting Up Fax FeaturesSetting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Parent topic FaxingSelecting the Date and Time Select Date/Time Select Date/Time Settings Select Daylight Saving TimeUsing the Fax Setting Wizard 162 Selecting the Line Type Select Basic Settings Select Line Type164 Select Receive Settings Setting the Number of Rings to AnswerSelect Fax Output Selecting Fax Output Settings167 Auto Reduction Output Settings FaxSetting Options Description Fax Output Save to Inbox Save to ComputerSelecting Advanced Fax Settings Slow9,600bps Basic Settings FaxSetting Options Description Fax Speed Fast33,600bps Medium14,400bpsAuto Receive Settings FaxSetting Options Description Receive Mode Manual Security Settings FaxPrinting Fax Reports Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility Windows 174 Select Fax Settings Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility OSSetting Up Contacts and Contact Groups Creating a Contact Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control PanelSelect Add Entry Editing or Deleting a Contact 180 Creating a Contact Group Select Add Group Editing or Deleting a Group 184 Select FAX Utility. You see this window Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility OS 189 Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending FaxesParent topic Sending Faxes Faxing from the Control Panel 191 Fax Send Settings Sending a Fax at a Specified Time Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected TelephoneSelect Send Fax Later Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility Windows 196 Parent topic Sending Faxes Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility OS198 199 Fax Reception Receiving FaxesReceiving Faxes Manually Receiving Faxes AutomaticallyReceiving a Fax by Polling Viewing a Fax on the LCD Screen 203 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen Check Cartridge StatusSelect Ink Levels Checking Cartridge Status with Windows 206 207 Checking Cartridge Status with OS Ink Cartridge Part Numbers Purchase Epson Ink CartridgesInk color Part number Standard-capacity High-capacity Removing and Installing Ink CartridgesColor button 211 212 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Printing with Expended Color Cartridges OS Printing with Expended Color Cartridges WindowsSelect On as the Permit temporary black printing setting Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Print Head MaintenancePrint Head Nozzle Check 218 Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Select Nozzle Check Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer UtilityYou see a window like this Click Print 222 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Print Head CleaningSelect Maintenance Select Print Head Cleaning Select Print Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility225 If there are no gaps, click Finish Select Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelPrint Head Alignment 228 Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Vertical alignment Select Print Head AlignmentHorizontal alignment Cleaning the Paper Guide232 Cleaning Your Product Cleaning and Transporting Your Product234 Transporting Your Product 236 237 Checking for Software Updates Solving ProblemsDial Tone Detection setting LCD screen message Condition/solutionProduct Status Messages Running a Product Check 241 Resetting Control Panel Defaults Noise After Ink Installation Solving Setup ProblemsSoftware Installation Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point Solving Network ProblemsNetwork Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a Network Cannot Scan Over a Network Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Solving Copying ProblemsProduct Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies Paper Feeding Problems Solving Paper ProblemsPaper Jam Problems Inside the Product Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette 253 Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer Rear Cover 255 256 Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Carefully remove any jammed pages Close the ADF cover, then open the document cover 260 261 Paper Ejection Problems Solving Problems Printing from a ComputerProduct Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar Nothing PrintsPrinting is Slow Error After Cartridge ReplacementClick the Monitoring Preferences button 265 Inverted Image Solving Page Layout and Content ProblemsToo Many Copies Print Incorrect Margins on Printout Blank Pages PrintIncorrect Characters Print Border Appears on Borderless PrintsWindows, delete all print jobs from the Windows Spooler Incorrect Image Size or PositionSlanted Printout Solving Print Quality ProblemsWhite or Dark Lines in Printout Blurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Solving Scanning ProblemsCannot Start Epson Scan Image Consists of a Few Dots Only Solving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsStraight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned ImagesImage is Distorted or Blurry Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image Auto Exposure Brightness Histogram AdjustmentImage Colors are Patchy at the Edges Image is Too DarkScanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail PreviewScanned Image Edges are Cropped Cannot Send or Receive Faxes Solving Faxing ProblemsParent topic Solving Faxing Problems Uninstalling Product Software Windows When to Uninstall Your Product SoftwareWindows 8.x Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall Click Uninstall Uninstalling Product Software OSPurchase Supplies and Accessories Where to Get HelpInternet Support Speak to a Support Representative Windows System Requirements Technical SpecificationsOS X System Requirements Scanning SpecificationsFax Specifications Automatic Document Feeder ADF SpecificationsPaper Specifications Single sheets normal printing Printable Area SpecificationsSingle sheets borderless printing Envelopes Ink Cartridge SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Dimension SpecificationsInterface Specifications Environmental SpecificationsNetwork Interface Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications 295 General Product Safety Instructions Important Safety InstructionsParent topic Notices 297 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety InstructionsLCD Screen Safety Instructions For United States Users FCC Compliance Statement301 For Canadian Users Software NoticeParent topic Notices Related tasks Copyright Notice TrademarksParent topic Copyright Notice LibTIFF Software AcknowledgmentCopyright Attribution Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products