Epson CX5000 Product Information Guide - Page 13

Epson Stylus CX5000 Series Note: Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if quality declines and the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs to be cleaned. If the red B ink light comes on or flashes, you cannot clean the print head. In this case, replace the appropriate ink cartridge first (see the next section). 1. Make sure the CX5000 Series is on and the B ink light is off. 2. Hold down the B ink button for 3 seconds until the On light starts flashing. The CX5000 Series runs a head cleaning cycle and the On light flashes. Caution: Never turn off the CX5000 Series while head cleaning is in progress. You may damage it. 3. When the On light stops flashing, run a nozzle check to verify that the print head is clean. 4. If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, run another cleaning cycle and check the nozzles again. Note: If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off the CX5000 Series and wait overnight. This lets any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced (see the next section). Tip: If you do not use your CX5000 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Replacing Ink Cartridges ❏ When the red B ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. ❏ When the red B ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). You'll also see a message on your screen when you print telling you which cartridge is low or expended. (You cannot print when a cartridge is expended.) When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don't look their best. If the quality doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if it is not low. Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). You see a window like the following: ❏ Macintosh OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility. Select CX5000 Series in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON Status Monitor. You see a window like this: Click a cartridge image to display information about it. Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges; there may be ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Do not put your hand inside the CX5000 Series or touch any cartridges during printing. 6/06 13