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Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows
Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X
If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly.
You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer driver or from the printer by using the buttons.
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Using the Head Cleaning utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.
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Make sure that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen.
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Make sure the printer is turned on.
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Make sure that A4 size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
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Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Head Cleaning.
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If the printer icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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The On light flashes while the printer performs the cleaning cycle.
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Never turn off the printer while the On light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer.
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Using the Head Cleaning utility for Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.
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Make sure that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen.
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Make sure the printer is turned on.
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Make sure that A4 size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
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Access the EPSON Printer Utility.
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Click the Head Cleaning button in the Utility dialog box.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Caution: |
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