Cleaning the Print Head 21
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 page24).
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the paper cassette (see page 4).
2. Press Home, then press u, d, l, or r to select Setup.
3. Press OK, press uor d to select Maintenance, then press OK again.
4. Press uor d to select Head Cleaning, then press OK twice.
5. Select All Colors, All Except Black, or Black Only (depending on which
nozzles are clogged), then press the xStart button.
Cleaning lasts up to 2 minutes. When it’s finished, you see a message on the
LCD screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the product during head cleaning or you may damage it.
6. Press uor d to select Nozzle Check, press OK, and press xStart 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
product and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print
head 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 page 50.
If you do not use your product often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once
a month to maintain good print quality.