Epson C3500 Technical Reference Guide - Page 24

The following table shows the conditions for permitted missing dots and auto cleaning for each nozzle check mode. Condition Anti-missing Dot Mode Anti-missing Read Mode (Default) Anti-missing Color Mode No Missing Dot Detection Mode Permitted missing dots None No 2 consecutive 1 missing dot or missing dots and - less less than 9 missing dots 3 or more 1 missing dot 2 missing dots consecutive dots Auto cleaning conditions - or more or more or 10 or more missing dots • Anti-missing Dot Mode The auto nozzle check is performed at each timing, and by performing the auto head cleaning when necessary, missing dots are prevented.  Because the nozzle check is performed periodically during continuous printing, printing may be interrupted for approximately 8 seconds.  If more than 1 missing dot is detected, the auto head cleaning is performed to resolve the missing dot. • Anti-missing Read Mode The auto nozzle check is performed at each timing, and by performing the auto head cleaning when necessary, missing reads due to missing dots are prevented.  Because the nozzle check is performed periodically during continuous printing, printing may be interrupted for approximately 8 seconds.  If more than 2 missing dot is detected, the auto head cleaning is performed to resolve the missing dot. • Anti-missing Color Mode The auto nozzle check is performed at each timing, and by performing the auto head cleaning when necessary, missing colors due to missing dots are prevented.  Because the nozzle check is performed periodically during continuous printing, printing may be interrupted for approximately 8 seconds.  If 3 or more consecutive missing dots or 10 missing dots or more are detected, the auto head cleaning is performed to resolve the missing dots. 24