Epson Stylus NX305 Quick Guide - Page 35

Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary. Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 38). 1. Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder. 2. Press the Copy/Fax button, then press Menu. 3. Press u or d to select Maintenance, then press OK. 4. Press u or d to select Head Cleaning, then press the x Color button. Cleaning lasts around 1 minute. When it's finished, you see a message on the display screen. Caution: Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 5. Press 1 to finish or 2 to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean. Note: If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off your NX300/305 Series and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try printing again. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to be replaced. If that doesn't help, contact Epson as described on page 44. If you do not use your NX300/305 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. Cleaning the Print Head 35