Epson Stylus Photo R3000 Basics - Page 37

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. Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning (see page 35). 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 Software folder, and open EPSON Printer Utility 4. Select your printer, if necessary, then select Print Head Alignment. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to print the alignment check patterns and align the print head as necessary. Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Your R3000 Series will let you know when an ink cartridge is low or expended in the following ways: ■ The H ink light flashes when ink is low in one or more cartridges. ■ The H ink light stays on when an ink cartridge is expended. You cannot print when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other cartridges are not expended. Replace any expended cartridges before printing. ■ Your computer screen displays a message when you try to print. This window can optionally display ink offers and other updates retrieved from an Epson website. Tip: It's a good idea to check the ink status and replace cartridges, if necessary, before printing a large print job. If you need to replace a cartridge while printing, you can continue to print but you might notice a color difference depending on drying conditions. Maintaining Your Printer 37