3.Access the EPSON Printer Utility3 dialog.

& See “Accessing the Printer Driver for Mac OS X” on page 15.

4.Click the Print Head Alignment button in the Utility dialog.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.

Using the Control Panel (B-500DN)

Follow the steps below to align the print head using the control panel.

1.Make sure that letter/A4 size plain paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.

2.Make sure that READY appears on the LCD screen, and then press the r Right button. Menu appears on the LCD screen.

3.Press the d Down or u Up button to select MAINTENANCE, and then press the OK or r Right button.

4.Press the d Down or u Up button to select HEAD ALIGNMENT, and then press the OK or r Right button.

5.Press the OK button to print the alignment pattern.

6.Look at the alignment patterns and find the square without any visible bands in sets #1 through #4.

7.Press the d Down or u Up button to select the number that corresponds to the square for sets #1 through #4.

8.Press the OK button to register your selection.

Cleaning Your Printer

To keep your printer operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year.

wWarning:

Be careful not to touch the parts inside the printer.

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