Epson 3000 - Manuel (Page 209)

If you are using DOS or you cannot clean the print heads with
this utility, you can use the printer’s control panel instead. For
more details, see “Cleaning the print heads with the printer’s
control panel buttons” on page 8-40.
Note:
❑
Print head cleaning uses ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the
print heads only if print quality declines.
❑ Use the Nozzle Check utility to confirm whether the print heads
need to be cleaned. This saves ink.
❑ Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility while
printing is in progress; otherwise your printout may be marred.
To clean the print heads, follow the steps below for Windows
or see page 8-38 for Macintosh.
For Windows Users:
1. To clean the black print head, make sure the Ink Out
*
(black) light is off. If it is on or flashing, see “Replacing an
Ink Cartridge” on page 7-2.
2. Access the Utility menu as described in Chapter 3.
3. Click the Head Cleaning button.
4. Follow the on-screen messages, and print a nozzle check
pattern.
Nozzle check pattern:
The above sample is in black and white, but the actual check pattern
prints in color.
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