Follow these guidelines if you need to store your printer for a
long period:
- If the
printer is not used for an extended period of time with the power
off, clean the print head nozzles. Turn the printer on at least
once every two weeks to automatically clean the print head and
prevent the nozzles from clogging. If you do not turn on the
printer for a long time, the printer may malfunction.
- If you will not use the printer for a prolonged period of time,
maintenance must be performed by a service engineer before and
after this period. Contact Epson support.
- Even if the
printer is not turned on, ink that has accumulated in the waste ink
tube may leak out. Make sure the waste ink bottle is installed even
when the printer is not on.
- Remove any
loaded media before storing the printer to prevent the pressure
rollers from causing creases in the media, which may cause jams or
damage to the print head.
- Make sure
that the print head is in the home position before storing the
printer. If it is left away from the home position for a long time,
the print quality may decline.
- Close all
the covers on the printer to prevent dust and debris from getting
in. If the printer will be not be used for an extended period of
time, protect it with an anti-static cloth or other cover. The
print head nozzles can become clogged if fine dust gets on the
print head, and you may not be able to print properly.
- Store the
printer on a level surface; do not store it on angle, on its end,
or upside down.