epson stylus photo r1800 clean print heads

Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and the CD/DVD tray guide is closed before using the Head Cleaning utility.Īccessing the Printer Software for WindowsĬlick the Maintenance tab, then click the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning button.įollow the on-screen instructions. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Make sure that the printer is turned on and the ink error light is off. Refer to the appropriate section below to use the Head Cleaning utility.įollow the steps below to clean the print head using the Auto Head Cleaning utility. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.Įpson recommends using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility which cleans the nozzles automatically. When the ink error light is flashing or on, you cannot clean the print head.

Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing. You can clean the print head from your computer using the Head Cleaning utility in the printer software or from the printer itself by using the printer's control panel buttons. If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to solve these problems by cleaning the print head, which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly.

Using the Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning utility Improving Print Quality / Improving Print Quality

Epson stylus photo r1800 clean print heads