Check the Print Head Nozzles

You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles using the Epson Stylus Photo RX680 Series control panel or your software.

From the Control Panel

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

2.	Press Setup.

3.	Select Maintenance and press OK.

4.	Select Nozzle Check and press OK.

5.	Press  Start.

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

7.	If there are no gaps, the print head is clean. Click OK to continue printing.

If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, press  Start to clean the print head. Repeat if necessary.

From the Computer

1.	Load a few sheets of plain paper in the rear 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 the EPSON Printer Utility2, select SP RX680 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.