Flushing the Ink Tubes Using a Computer Utility

You can use the Power Ink Flushing utility to flush the ink tubes.

Before you begin, make sure there are no warnings or errors indicated by the product control panel.

Make sure the transportation lock on the ink tank unit is set to the unlocked (printing) position: .
Do one of the following:
- Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings. Then click the Maintenance tab.
- Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
- Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
Click the Power Ink Flushing button. You see one of these windows:
Follow the on-screen instructions to flush the ink tubes.
When you finish flushing the ink tubes, run a nozzle check to check the print quality. If necessary, also clean the print head.

If you don’t see any improvement, turn off the product and wait at least 6 hours. Then check the print quality again. If quality still does not improve, contact Epson for support.