Cleaning the print head, Checking ink levels – Epson NX430 User Manual
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Cleaning the Print Head
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Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you
can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.
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
(see
1.
Load letter- or A4-size paper in the sheet feeder.
2.
Press
if necessary and select
F
Setup
.
3.
Use the arrow buttons to select
Maintenance
and press
OK
, then select
Head
Cleaning
and press
OK
.
4.
Press
x
to start cleaning.
Cleaning takes several minutes. When it’s finished, you see a message on the LCD
screen.
Caution: Never turn off the printer during head cleaning or you may damage it.
5.
Select
Nozzle Check
and press
OK
, then press
x
to verify that the print head is clean.
6.
If there are still gaps or lines, or the test patterns are faint, run another cleaning cycle
and check the nozzles again.
Note: If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn
off the printer and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try cleaning
the print head again. If quality does not improve, one of the ink cartridges may need to
be replaced. If that doesn’t help, contact Epson as described on page 24.
If you do not use your Epson printer often, it is a good idea to print a few pages at least
once a month to maintain good print quality.
Checking Ink Levels
If an ink cartridge is expended, you see a message on your
printer’s LCD screen:
Note: Printing stops when an ink cartridge is expended. If a
color cartridge is expended, you may be able to continue
printing temporarily with black ink; see the online
User’s Guide for more information. If the black cartridge is
expended, you must replace it to continue printing.
You can check ink cartridge levels by pressing
if necessary and selecting
F
Setup
, then
pressing
OK
. The ink levels displayed are approximate.