Adjust Print Quality : Clean the Print Head : Check the Print Head Nozzles

Check the Print Head Nozzles
You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles using the Epson Stylus NX100 Series control panel or your software.
From the Control Panel
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Turn off the Epson Stylus NX100 Series.
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Hold down the  Stop button as you press the  On button to turn the Epson Stylus NX100 Series back on. Hold down both buttons until the  On light begins to flash, then release the buttons.
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If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.
From the Computer
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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.
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Click Print.
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If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.