Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer - Manual (Page 248)

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5. Use a cotton swab to wipe off ink from the parts inside the product as shown.
Caution: Do not use tissue to clean the inside of the product; the print head nozzles may become
clogged with lint.
6. Close the scanner unit.
7. Reconnect any disconnected cables, plug in the power cord, and turn on the product.
Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
Related tasks
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Cleaning the Translucent Film
If the print quality has not improved after aligning the print head and cleaning the paper path, the
translucent film inside the product may be smeared with ink.
To clean the printer head path, use the following:
• Several cotton swabs
• ¼ cup (59 ml) water containing 2 to 3 drops of mild dish detergent
• A small flashlight
Caution: Do not use any other liquid to clean the printer head path or you may damage your product.
1. Turn off the product.
2. Unplug the power cable.
3. Disconnect any connected cables.