Epson SureColor P800 Screen Print Edition Basics - Page 32

6. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Select Done. If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Clean the Print Head (see page 32). 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 36). 1. Load a few sheets of letter-size plain paper. 2. Press the button or tap the printer's touch screen to open the main menu. 3. Press the F button, select Maintenance, then select Print Head Cleaning or Heavy Head Cleaning. 4. Press Head Cleaning. Cleaning lasts around 2-3 minutes. When it's finished, you see a message on the screen. Caution: Never turn off the product during head cleaning or you may damage it. 5. Press Print Nozzle Check Pattern, then press Print to confirm that the print head is clean. 6. Press Done. Note: Always print a nozzle check between cleaning cycles. If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head several times, select Heavy Head Cleaning. If you don't see any improvement after performing Heavy Head Cleaning, turn off the printer and wait at least twenty four hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning the print head 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 48. If you do not use your product often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality. 32 Maintaining Your Printer