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Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility, Print Head Cleaning

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3. Select Maintenance and press the OK button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons, select Print Head Cleaning, and press the OK button. 5. Press one of the Start buttons to start the cleaning cycle. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished. Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it. 6. Press the OK button to run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean. If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced. Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility You can clean the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar. • OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. 3. Select Head Cleaning. 217

Section	Page
Contents	3
Product Basics	14
Using the Control Panel	14
Control Panel Buttons and Lights	15
Status Icons	15
Navigating the Control Panel	16
Entering Characters on the LCD Screen	17
Changing LCD Screen Language	17
Turning Off Control Panel Sounds	18
Adjusting the Screen Contrast	18
Product Parts Locations	19
Product Parts - Top and Front	20
Product Parts - Paper Path	22
Product Parts - Inside	23
Product Parts - Back	24
Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving Settings	24
Changing the Eco Settings	24
Changing the Sleep Timer Settings	25
Changing the Power Off Timer Settings	26
Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More	27
Using Epson Email Print	27
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App	28
Using Epson Remote Print	28
Using Epson Scan to Cloud	29
Using AirPrint	30
Using Google Cloud Print	30
Setting Up Google Cloud Print on a Chromebook	31
Using the Mopria Print Service	32
Android Printing Using the Epson Print Enabler	33
Using Fire OS Printing	33
Using Windows 10 Mobile Printing	34
Using Epson Print and Scan App with Windows Tablets	34
Wi-Fi Networking	36
Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup	36
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel	37
Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup	39
Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode	40
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	42
Using WPS to Connect to a Network	42
Printing a Network Status Sheet	43
Changing or Updating Network Connections	44
Accessing the Web Config Utility	44
Changing a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection	44
Connecting to a New Wi-Fi Router	45
Disabling Wi-Fi Features	45
Loading Paper	47
Loading Paper for Documents in the Cassette	47
Loading Paper for Photos in the Cassette	53
Loading Envelopes in the Cassette	58
Paper Loading Capacity	61
Available Epson Papers	62
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility	64
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software	65
Selecting the Paper Settings - Control Panel	65
Paper Type Settings - Control Panel	66
Paper Source Options	67
Selecting Universal Print Settings	67
Universal Print Settings Options	68
Placing Originals on the Product	70
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass	70
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder	71
Copying	74
Copying Documents or Photos	74
Copying Options	75
Printing from a Computer	78
Printing with Windows	78
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows	78
Print Quality Options - Windows	81
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows	81
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - Windows	81
Double-sided Printing Options - Windows	84
Print Density Adjustments - Windows	85
Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows	86
Custom Color Correction Options - Windows	88
Image Options and Additional Settings - Windows	89
Header/Footer Settings - Windows	90
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows	91
Selecting Extended Settings - Windows	92
Extended Settings - Windows	93
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows	94
Checking Print Status - Windows	96
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows	96
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens	97
Changing Automatic Update Options	98
Printing with OS X	99
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X	100
Print Quality Options - OS X	104
Print Options - OS X	104
Selecting Page Setup Settings - OS X	105
Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X	106
Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings - OS X	106
Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments - OS X	108
Managing Color - OS X	108
Color Matching and Color Options - OS X	109
Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X	110
Printing Preferences - OS X	111
Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X	112
Checking Print Status - OS X	113
Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button	113
Scanning	114
Starting a Scan	114
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel	114
Changing Default Scan Button Settings	116
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon	116
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program	119
Selecting Epson Scan Settings	121
Scan Modes	121
Selecting the Scan Mode	121
Scanning in Office Mode	122
Available Document Source Settings - Office Mode	124
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode	125
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode	128
Scanning in Professional Mode	129
Available Document Source Settings - Professional Mode	132
Available Image Types - Professional Mode	132
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode	132
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode	135
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode	137
Image Preview Guidelines	140
Scan Resolution Guidelines	140
Selecting Scan File Settings	142
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings	144
Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture	145
Available Scan Settings - OS X Image Capture	147
Starting a Scan from a Smart Device	147
Faxing	149
Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine	149
Setting Up Fax Features	155
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel	155
Selecting Your Country or Region	155
Selecting the Date and Time	156
Using the Fax Setup Wizard	157
Selecting the Line Type	160
Setting the Number of Rings to Answer	161
Selecting Advanced Fax Settings	161
Basic Settings - Fax	162
Receive Settings - Fax	163
Security Settings - Fax	164
Printing Fax Reports	164
Fax Report Options	165
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - Windows	165
Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility - OS X	167
Setting Up Contacts and Contact Groups	168
Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel	169
Creating a Contact	169
Editing or Deleting a Contact	171
Creating a Contact Group	172
Editing or Deleting a Group	174
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - Windows	176
Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility - OS X	180
Sending Faxes	181
Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel	182
Faxing from the Control Panel	182
Fax Send Settings	183
Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone	185
Sending a Fax at a Specified Time	186
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - Windows	187
Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility - OS X	190
Receiving Faxes	193
Fax Reception	193
Receiving Faxes Automatically	194
Receiving Faxes Manually	194
Receiving a Fax by Polling	194
Replacing Ink Cartridges	196
Check Cartridge Status	196
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen	196
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows	197
Checking Cartridge Status with OS X	200
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges	201
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers	201
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges	202
Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges	206
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - Windows	206
Printing with Expended Color Cartridges - OS X	207
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows	208
Adjusting Print Quality	210
Print Head Maintenance	210
Print Head Nozzle Check	210
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel	210
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility	213
Print Head Cleaning	216
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel	216
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility	217
Print Head Alignment	220
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel	220
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility	221
Cleaning the Paper Path	223
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product	225
Cleaning Your Product	225
Transporting Your Product	227
Solving Problems	230
Checking for Software Updates	230
Product Status Messages	231
Running a Product Check	232
Resetting Control Panel Defaults	233
Solving Setup Problems	234
Noise After Ink Installation	235
Software Installation Problems	235
Solving Network Problems	235
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point	236
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network	237
Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window	238
Cannot Print Over a Network	239
Cannot Scan Over a Network	240
Solving Copying Problems	241
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies	241
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While	241
Solving Paper Problems	241
Paper Feeding Problems	242
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product	243
Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette	244
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer (Rear Cover)	246
Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder	249
Paper Ejection Problems	254
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer	254
Nothing Prints	255
Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar	255
Error After Cartridge Replacement	256
Printing is Slow	256
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems	257
Inverted Image	258
Too Many Copies Print	258
Blank Pages Print	258
Incorrect Margins on Printout	259
Border Appears on Borderless Prints	259
Incorrect Characters Print	260
Incorrect Image Size or Position	261
Slanted Printout	261
Solving Print Quality Problems	261
White or Dark Lines in Printout	262
Blurry or Smeared Printout	263
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps	264
Grainy Printout	265
Incorrect Colors	266
Solving Scanning Problems	266
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly	267
Cannot Start Epson Scan	267
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems	268
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only	269
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images	269
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked	269
Image is Distorted or Blurry	270
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges	270
Image is Too Dark	270
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image	271
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image	271
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors	271
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview	272
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped	272
Solving Faxing Problems	272
Cannot Send or Receive Faxes	272
Cannot Receive Faxes with a Telephone Connected to Your Product	274
Uninstall Your Product Software	274
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows	274
Uninstalling Product Software - OS X	276
Where to Get Help	276
Technical Specifications	278
Windows System Requirements	278
OS X System Requirements	279
Scanning Specifications	279
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Specifications	280
Fax Specifications	280
Paper Specifications	281
Printable Area Specifications	282
Ink Cartridge Specifications	283
Dimension Specifications	284
Electrical Specifications	284
Environmental Specifications	285
Interface Specifications	285
Network Interface Specifications	285
Safety and Approvals Specifications	286
Notices	287
Important Safety Instructions	287
General Product Safety Instructions	287
Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions	289
Wireless Connection Safety Instructions	290
Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions	290
LCD Screen Safety Instructions	290
FCC Compliance Statement	291
Trademarks	293
Copyright Notice	294
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment	294
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	295
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products	295