Epson Stylus C68 Product Information Guide - Page 9

Epson Stylus C68 8. Click Print to print a black horizontal alignment sheet. After it's printed you see a window like this: 9. Look at the printout and select the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles. Enter the number for that pattern in the box on the screen and click Next. If you can't find an aligned pattern, choose the one that looks the best. Then click Realignment to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step. 10. Click Print to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. After it's printed, you see a window like this: Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder. 3. If the outer case or inside of the sheet feeder is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 4. If ink accidentally gets inside the printer, wipe off the rollers shown below with a damp cloth. Clean here Warning: Don't touch the gears or any other parts inside the printer. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Don't get water on the printer components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. 11. In your printout, find the pattern with no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its number in the box on the screen. If you can't find an aligned pattern, choose the best pattern. Then click Realignment to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step. 12. Click Finish to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for transportation by packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges. Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Turn on the printer. Wait until the print head returns to the home position, then close the printer cover. 2. Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord. 3. Disconnect the USB cable. 6/05 Epson Stylus C68 - 9