Epson R2880 User's Guide - Page 37
Checking and Aligning the Print Head - prints too dark
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3. Click Start and follow the on-screen instructions to allow the printer to print and examine the nozzle check pattern. 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 telling you to clean the print head manually. See the on-screen Reference Guide for instructions. Note: If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off your printer and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try printing again. If you do not use your R2880 often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Checking and Aligning the Print Head If your printouts become grainy or blurry, or you see dark or light bands across them, you may need to align the print head. It's best to run the automatic alignment utility first to let the printer check and align the print head, if necessary. If you still notice alignment problems, you can align the print head manually. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning (see page 36). 1. Load a few sheets of Epson Presentation Paper Matte (or the photo paper you have on hand) in the sheet feeder (see page 6). It's best to use matte or photo paper for the most accurate alignment. 2. Do one of the following: Windows: Right-click the icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar) and select Print Head Alignment. Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Printer Utility3, select SP R2880, and click OK. Then select Print Head Alignment. Maintaining Your Printer 37