Cleaning the print head – Epson Artisan 810 Series User Manual

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Maintaining Your All-in-One

Cleaning the Print Head

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you
can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.

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 (see page 47).

1. Load letter- or A4-size plain paper in the main

paper tray.

2. Press the

Home

button, if necessary, and select

Setup

.

3. Select

Maintenance

, then select

Head

Cleaning

.

4. Press x

Start

.

Cleaning takes about 2 minutes. When it’s finished, you see a message on the
display screen.

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

5. Select

Nozzle Check

. Then press x

Start

to run a nozzle check and confirm

that the print head is clean.

6. Select

Finish Nozzle Check

when you’re done.

Note:
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head four times, leave your
Artisan 810 Series turned on and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then
try printing again. If you do not use your Artisan 810 Series often, it is a good idea to
print a few pages at least once a month to maintain good print quality.

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