Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. You may need to clean the print head if you notice print quality has declined. The Head Cleaning utility cleans the print head.

For details, see Checking the Print Head Nozzles. If the nozzle check indicates that the print head needs cleaning, you can access the Head Cleaning utility directly from the Nozzle Check utility. Check the nozzles if you notice print quality has declined and after cleaning, to confirm that the print head nozzles have been cleared. The Nozzle Check utility checks the print head nozzles for clogging.

For details, see Using EPSON StatusMonitor. To use the EPSON StatusMonitor, click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. You can also use this utility to check how much ink is remaining before printing. If it detects a printer error, it will inform you with an error message. The StatusMonitor utility monitors the printer status. To use the utilities, click the Utility icon button in the Print or Page Setup dialog box, and then click the button for the utility that you want to use.ĭo not use the Nozzle Check, Head Cleaning, or Print Head Alignment utilities while printing otherwise, your printout may be marred.

Printer Software Functions / For Users of Mac OS 8.1 or Later (Except Mac OS X)ĮPSON printer utilities allow you to check the current printer status and to perform printer maintenance from your computer.

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