Operation Manual

Printing with Mac OS 9.x 165
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English
Note:
If you turn on AUTO CLEANING from the control panel on the printer
even though Print has been selected, the Nozzle Check utility not
only checks for the clogged nozzles, but also performs head cleaning
automatically. If you are using non-Epson special media, or if the
width of paper you are using is less than 210 mm, turn off AUTO
CLEANING from the control panel on the printer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to print a nozzle check
pattern.
5. If you find missing dots, clean the print head nozzles,
referring “Cleaning the print head” on page 165.
Cleaning the print head
If you find that the printed data is unexpectedly faint or dots in
the printed data are missing, you may be able to solve these
problems by using the Head Cleaning utility to clean the print
head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly.
To use the Head Cleaning utility, follow the steps below.
Note:
❏ Do not start the Head Cleaning utility while printing is in progress;
otherwise, your printout may be marred.
❏ To save ink, use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the
print head needs to be cleaned. This is because the cleaning process
consumes some ink.
❏ When one check ink out light is flashing or on, you cannot clean the
print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. See
“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 295.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and all ink check lights are
off.