Running a Printer Check

Running a printer check helps you determine if the printer is operating properly.
  1. Press the  power button to turn off the printer.
  2. Disconnect any interface cables connected to your product.
  3. Load plain paper in the product.
  4. Hold down the  cancel button and press the  power button to turn the printer back on.
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  5. When the printer turns on, release both buttons. The printer begins printing a nozzle check pattern.
  6. Do the following, depending on the results of the printer check:
    • If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is complete, the printer is operating properly. Any operation problem you may have could be caused by your computer, cable, software, or selected settings. Check the other solutions in this manual or try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer software.
    • If the page prints but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean or align the print head.
    • If the page does not print, the printer may have a problem. Check the other solutions in this manual. If they do not work, contact Epson.
Related concepts
Print Head Nozzle Check
Print Head Cleaning
When to Uninstall Your Product Software