Epson R1900 Product Information Guide - Page 15

Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head You can check and clean the print head nozzles automatically using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility in your software. It prints a check pattern that your printer then reads to see if you have any clogged nozzles, which is then cleans, if necessary. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Windows: Right-click the icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar) and select Auto Head Cleaning. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Printer Utility2, select SP R1900, and click OK. Then select Auto Head Cleaning. Running the Head Cleaning Utility If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head manually. You can also clean the print head manually if the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility displays a message telling you to manually clean the print head. You can clean the print head using the R1900 Series control panel or your software. Using the Control Panel 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Press and hold the H ink button for three seconds. 3. Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions to allow the printer to print and examine the nozzle check pattern. 4. If necessary, the printer cleans the print head and may print and check the nozzle check pattern a few times. If nozzles are still clogged, you see a message on your computer screen telling you to clean the print head manually. If you still have print quality problems, you can turn the printer off and wait at least 6 hours. Then try printing again. Cleaning lasts around 2 minutes. The P power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 3. Now you can manually run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean. You may need to clean the print head up to 4 times. You can also turn the printer off and wait at least 6 hours. Then try printing again. From the Computer 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Windows: Right-click the icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar) and select Head Cleaning. 11/07 Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Series - 15