If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the print head.Note:
You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Press Setup.
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5. PressStart.
Follow any instructions on the LCD display screen during cleaning, which lasts around 1 minute. When it’s finished, you see a message on the screen.
6. Run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean.You may need to clean the print head up to 3 times. You can also turn off the Epson Stylus NX400 Series and wait at least 6 hours. Then try printing again.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2. Windows:
Right-click theprinter icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar) and select Head Cleaning.
Macintosh:
Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Printer Utility3, select NX400 Series, and click OK. Then select Head Cleaning.The On light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on green when the cycle is finished.
4. When the On light stops flashing and remains on, you can check to see if the nozzles are clean:
6. If there are no gaps, click Finish.If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.You may need to clean the print head up to 3 times. You can also turn off the Epson Stylus NX400 Series and wait at least 6 hours. Then try printing again.