Epson 50 Quick Guide - Page 17

4. Check the nozzle pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines. Nozzles are clean Nozzles need cleaning 5. If there are no gaps, click Finish. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head as described in the next section. Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern 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 you may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 20). 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Windows: Right-click the printer icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar) and select Head Cleaning. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your printer (if necessary), and click OK. Then select Head Cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head 17