Epson WorkForce C362B - Manual (Page 43)

Cleaning the Print Head 43
Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check 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 page 46).
1. Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Press the
r Copy button, then press
x Menu .
3. Press u or d to select
Maintenance
, then press
OK
.
4. Press u or d to select Head Cleaning , then press
the x
Color
button.
Cleaning lasts around 1 minute. When it’s finished, you see a message on the
display screen.
Caution:
Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
5. Press
1
to finish or
2
to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is
clean.
Note:
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, turn off your
WorkForce 310 Series and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then try
printing 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 54.
If you do not use your WorkForce 310 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages
at least once a month to maintain good print quality.
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