Check the Print Head Nozzles

You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles using the NX300/305 Series control panel or your software.

From the Control Panel

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

2.	Press the Copy/Fax button, then press Menu.

3.	Press  or  to select Maintenance, and press OK.

4.	Press  or  to select Nozzle Check, then press the  Color button.

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

6.	If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Press 1 to continue printing.

If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press 2 to clean the print head.

From the 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 NX300 Series, 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.