Epson C11C484001 Printer Basics - Page 32

Maintaining Your Printer This chapter describes maintenance procedures to keep your printer working at its best, and preparation steps for moving your printer. I "Cleaning the Print Head" below I "Replacing an Ink Cartridge" on page 29 I "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34 I "Cleaning the Printer" on page 35 I "Transporting the Printer" on page 36 Cleaning the Print Head If your printouts are unexpectedly light, or dots or lines are missing from the image, you may need to clean the print head. This unclogs the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines. This section explains how to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility (available only when your printer is connected directly to your computer, not over a network.) You can also clean the print head by holding down the b maintenance button on the printer for three seconds (when the red b error light is off). For more information about cleaning the print head, see your Print Show movies; select the EPSON Printer Information Center icon on your desktop. Caution: When you don't turn on your printer for a long time, the print quality can decline, so turn it on at least once a month to maintain good print quality. 27