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Printing / Improving the Print Quality

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

Using the Nozzle Check utility
Using the control panel buttons

If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles.

You can check the print head nozzles from your computer using the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software or from this product itself by using the printer's control panel buttons.

Note:
Do not start the nozzle check while printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.

Using the Nozzle Check utility

Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Nozzle Check utility.

For Windows

Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.

Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off.

Access the printer software.
Accessing the Printer Software for Windows

Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Nozzle Check button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x

Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.

Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off.

Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box.
Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x

Click the  Utility icon button, then click the Nozzle Check button in the Utility dialog box.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

For Mac OS X

Follow the steps below to use the Nozzle Check utility.

Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off.

Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box.
Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS X

Select this product, then click OK in the Printer List window.

Click the Nozzle Check button in the Utility dialog box.

Follow the on-screen instructions.


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Using the control panel buttons

Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles using the control panel buttons.

Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off.

Press one of the Menu buttons repeatedly until Nozzle Check appears on the LCD panel, and press the  Color Copy button.

Below are sample printouts.

Good sample

Print head needs to be cleaned

If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily, there is a problem with this product. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. See Cleaning the Print Head for details on cleaning the print head.


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