Epson 4880 User Guide
The Control Panel
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Nozzle check pattern examples:
If you find that any dots are missing or deflected from the test lines in the
pattern, you need to clean the print head. Press the
pattern, you need to clean the print head. Press the
Menu button for more
than 3 seconds or access the Head Cleaning utility software. For Windows,
see "Cleaning the print head" on page 89. For Mac OS X, see "Cleaning the
print head" on page 40.
see "Cleaning the print head" on page 89. For Mac OS X, see "Cleaning the
print head" on page 40.
Aligning the print head
To prevent deterioration of print quality caused by misalignment of the print
head, align the print head before you start printing your data. You can align the
print head either manually or automatically. Try the automatic print head
alignment first. If the print head is still misaligned, try to perform the print head
alignment manually.
head, align the print head before you start printing your data. You can align the
print head either manually or automatically. Try the automatic print head
alignment first. If the print head is still misaligned, try to perform the print head
alignment manually.
Aligning the print head automatically
1. Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.
Note:
For best results, use Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster if you are printing
with Photo Black ink. If you are printing with Matte Black ink, use Enhanced matte
paper.
For best results, use Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster if you are printing
with Photo Black ink. If you are printing with Matte Black ink, use Enhanced matte
paper.
2. Press
Menu to enter the printer’s menu system.
3. Press
to highlight HEAD ALIGNMENT, then press
Menu. You see
PAPER THKNS
.
good
head cleaning necessary