Support Printers All-In-Ones ET Series Epson ET-2980U for ReadyPrint

I refilled the ink tanks after they were expended, but my nozzle check pattern still prints with gaps. What should I do?

  • The ink tubes may need to be filled with ink. See the instructions below.

    Power Cleaning

    If most or all of the lines are missing when you print a nozzle check pattern, run a Power Cleaning.

    Note: If most of the lines in the nozzle check appear, run a Cleaning instead.

    If you still see gaps in the nozzle check pattern after running a Power Cleaning, turn the product off and wait for at least 12 hours. Then run the nozzle check again and run a Cleaning if necessary. If print quality does not improve, run a Power Ink Flushing. If print quality still does not improve, contact Epson support.

    Note: Power Cleaning consumes more ink than Cleaning.

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