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Print head needs cleaning
• If there are no gaps, click Finish.
• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 2 times, turn the product off and wait
at least 6 hours. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary. If
quality still does not improve, contact Epson.
Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning
Related tasks
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
Print Head Alignment
If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or
light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head.
Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
You can align the print head using the control panel on your product.
1. Load photo paper in this size in your product: 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm).
2. Press the home button, if necessary.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
4. Select Maintenance and press the OK button.
5. Select Print Head Alignment and press the OK button.