Epson XP-8700 Users Guide - Page 246

• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select X and then select Cleaning. • If all or most of the lines are missing, select X and then select Power Cleaning. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head or run a power cleaning, check the nozzles, and repeat the process if necessary. Caution: Never turn off the product or open the scanner unit during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print. If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off the product and wait at least 12 hours. Then run a nozzle check and try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, run a Power Cleaning. Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check Related concepts Print Head Cleaning Power Cleaning Related tasks Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette) Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer. 1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in Cassette 2 (lower). 2. Do one of the following: • Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click . • Mac: 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 Print Head Nozzle Check. 246