Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern; Aligning The Print Head; Transporting The Printer; Related Documentation - Epson Stylus Photo 925 Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo 925

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each staggered
horizontal and straight vertical line should be complete, with
no gaps in the dot pattern, as shown below:
❏ If your printout looks okay, you're done.
❏ If any dots are missing (as shown below), clean the print
head again; see the previous section for instructions.

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may
need to align the print head. Make sure you've cleaned the
print head first, as described in the previous section, to ensure
that the problem isn't caused by clogged nozzles.
If your image looks texturized or blurry, make sure the
platen gap lever is not in the
1. Turn on the printer and load a sheet of letter-size paper.
2. Use the button to highlight
then press the
Select
3. Continue pressing the
is highlighted, then press the
Alignment
4. Press button
Custom 1
5. Once the pattern is done printing, examine the first row or
set of lines (marked #1). Select the line (1-15) in which all
the vertical dots are best aligned. You may need to use an
eye loupe or a magnifying glass.
6. Use the and buttons to display the number of that
line (1-15), then press the
7. Repeat the selection of the best line for set #2, and then for
set #3.
8. When you're finished, press
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Advanced Settings
button.
button until
Print Head
Select
to print the alignment pattern.
button.
Select
button .
Custom 1

Transporting the Printer

If you move your printer some distance, you need to prepare it
for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges
installed when transporting the printer.
Follow these steps:
1. Turn on the printer, wait until the print head locks in the
far right position, then turn off the printer.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then
disconnect the printer cable from the printer.
3. Take out any paper and remove the paper support.
4. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to
the printer with tape as shown, then close the printer cover.
,
button.
5. Push in the output tray extension and close the tray.
6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box
(if possible) using the protective materials that came with
them. See your Start Here sheet.
Keep the printer level as you transport it.
After moving the printer, remove the tape securing the print
head before turning on the printer. If print quality is poor,
clean the print head (see page 9); if output is misaligned, align
the print head as described in the previous section.

Related Documentation

CPD-14609
CPD-14608
CPD-14610
CPD-14611
PL-SP925
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EPSON Stylus Photo 925 Printer Basics
EPSON Stylus Photo 925 Start Here
EPSON Stylus Photo 925 Quick Reference
guide
EPSON Stylus Photo 925 CD-ROM with
electronic Reference Guide
Parts Price List
IMPORTANT:
Tape the ink
cartridge holder to
the printer case