Checking The Nozzles Using The Product Control Panel - Epson SureColor P5000 User Manual

2. Press the right arrow button to select Nozzle Check.
3. Press the OK button to select Printless Nozzle Check.
The nozzle check begins.
4. Do one of the following:
• If there no nozzle clogs are detected, press the OK button to return to the main screen.
• If a nozzle clog is detected, a message appears on the LCD screen and displays which nozzles
are clogged. Press the
Note: If you select Finish, you risk printing that may exhibit banding from clogged nozzles. It is
recommended to print a nozzle check pattern and clean nozzles as necessary before continuing
to print.
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Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel

You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product.
1. Make sure roll or cut sheet paper is loaded in the printer.
2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected.
3. Press the
4. Press the right arrow button to select Nozzle Check.
5. Press the down arrow button to select Print Check Pattern.
6. Press the OK button.
The nozzle pattern prints.
7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Note: Use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine the pattern for any missing or deflected dots or
segments.
Black ink/maintenance button to begin automatic cleaning.
Print Head Nozzle Check
Black ink/maintenance button.
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