Epson Printer WF-C579R

Warning: Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen.

Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.

Press the home button, if necessary.

Select Settings > Maintenance > Ruled Line Alignment.

Follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment sheet.

Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing head alignment patterns.

Select the number representing the pattern with the least amount of separation or overlap.

Select the number representing the pattern with the least misaligned vertical line.

Continue following the on-screen instructions to finish the alignment.

Warning: Cleaning uses ink, so clean the nozzles only if print quality declines.

Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.

Are there any errors on the LCD screen?

Is there enough plain paper in the product?

Did you select Settings > Maintenance > Print Head Nozzle Check?

Warning: Follow the on-screen instructions when you see a message on the LCD screen.

Did you remove the maintenance box or its cover only when replacing the maintenance box?

Did you avoid touching the green chip on the side of the maintenance box?

Did you ensure the maintenance box was not tilted after removing it?

Did you avoid touching the openings in the maintenance box?

Did you ensure the maintenance box was not dropped or subjected to strong shocks?

Did you ensure the maintenance box was correctly installed if the cover could not be replaced?

Did you store the maintenance box away from high or freezing temperatures?

Did you avoid reusing a maintenance box that has been removed and left uninstalled for a long period?

Caution: Do not use a hard brush, benzene, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it. Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside it. Close the rear paper feed slot when you are not using it, to keep out dust.

Wait for the power light to turn off, then unplug the power cable.

Disconnect any connected cables.

Remove all the paper from the product.

Clean the outer case and control panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.

Clean any paper cassettes using a soft brush.

Clean the scanner glass and the glass area on the left with a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended), moistened with a little glass cleaner.

Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass and do not press the glass surface with any force.

Warning: Ensure the printer is turned off and unplugged before starting the cleaning process.

Enter the paper size used for cleaning

Settings > Maintenance > Paper Guide Cleaning path followed

Select the paper source to clean

On-screen instructions followed for cleaning

If the paper is still smeared or scuffed, repeat these steps to clean the other paper sources.

Sign off on the paper guide cleaning