Checking the nozzles using a computer utility – Epson SureColor P8570DL 44" Wide-Format Dual Roll Printer with High-Capacity 1.6L Ink Pack System User Manual
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Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Load roll or cut sheet paper in the printer.
2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected.
3. Do one of the following:
•
Windows:
Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the
icon for your product in the right
side of the Windows taskbar, or click the up arrow and right-click
, select
Properties
or
Printing preferences
, and click on the
Utility
tab.
•
Mac
: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select
System Preferences
. Select
Print & Fax
,
Print &
Scan
, or
Printers & Scanners
, select your product, and select
Options & Supplies
. Select
Utility
and select
Open Printer Utility
.
4. Click
Print Head Nozzle Check
.
5. Click
.
The nozzle pattern prints.
6. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
Print head needs cleaning
7. If there are no gaps, click
Finish
.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, perform head cleaning.
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