Epson XP-5200 Users Guide - Page 178

• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head. • If almost the entire pattern is missing, click Finish and perform a Power Cleaning. If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn the product off using the power button and wait at least 12 hours. Then run a nozzle check and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related tasks Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Power Cleaning Using a Computer Utility Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Print Head Cleaning If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head. 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. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Box Maintenance Box Replacement Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product. 2. Press the home button, if necessary. 3. Select Maintenance > Print Head Cleaning. 4. Select Start to clean the print head. 178