Clean the Print Head Nozzles

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.

You can clean the print head using the WorkForce 610 Series control panel or your software.

Using the Control Panel

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

2.	Press the Home button.

3.	Press or to select Setup, then press OK.

4.	Press or to select Maintenance, then press OK. You see this screen:

5.	Select Head Cleaning and press OK.

6.	Press Start.

Cleaning lasts around 2 1/2 minutes. When it’s finished, you see a message on the display screen.

Caution:
Never turn off the WorkForce 610 Series during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.

7.	When you see this screen, select Nozzle Check, then press Start to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean.

8.	Select Finish Cleaning and press OK when you’re done.

You may need to clean the print head up to 4 times. You can also turn the WorkForce 610 Series off and wait at least 6 hours. Then try printing again.

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 Head Cleaning.

Macintosh:
Open the Applications folder, open the EPSON Printer Utility3, select your WorkForce 610 Series, and click OK. Then select Head Cleaning.

3.	Follow the on-screen instructions to start the cleaning cycle, which lasts around 2 1/2 minutes.

The On light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and remains on when the cycle is finished.

Caution:
Never turn off the WorkForce 610 Series during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.

4.	When the On light stops flashing and remains on, you see a prompt to print a nozzle check. Select Print Nozzle Check Pattern and click Print.

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

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 4 times. If cleaning doesn’t resolve the problem, you can also wait at least 6 hours, then try printing a nozzle check and cleaning again if necessary.