Check the Print Head Nozzles

You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles using the printer’s buttons or your software. Make sure the front tray is in the lower (paper) position.

Using the Printer’s Buttons

1.	Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder.

2.	Turn off the printer.

3.	Hold down the paper button as you press the  power button to turn the printer back on. Hold down both buttons until the printer turns on, then release the buttons.

4.	Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines.

5.	If there are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing.

If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.

Using Your Computer

1.	Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder.

2.	Windows: Right-click the  printer icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar) and select Nozzle Check.

Macintosh:
Open the Applications folder, open EPSON Printer Utility3, select your printer (if necessary), and click OK. Then select Nozzle Check.

3.	Click Print.

4.	Check the nozzle check pattern that prints to see if there are gaps in the lines.

5.	If there are no gaps, click Finish.

If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.