Epson Stylus NX515 User Manual

Maintaining Your Printer31
Maintaining Your Printer
Follow the instructions in this chapter for checking and cleaning the print head 
nozzles and replacing ink cartridges. To align the print head, if necessary, see your 
on-screen Epson Information Center.
Caution:
To keep your Epson printer looking like new, don’t place anything on top of the cover or 
use it as a writing surface. If you need to clean the cover, use only a soft, non-abrasive 
microfiber-type cloth.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If...

32Maintaining Your Printer
Cleaning the Print Head
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged 
nozzles, you can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only 
if necessary.
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
 (see page 34).
1. Load letter- or A4-size paper in the sheet feeder 
(see page 5).
2. Press 
Setup.
3. Press...

Checking Ink Levels33
Checking Ink Levels
You can check ink levels any time using the LCD screen.
Note:
You cannot print or copy when an ink cartridge is expended even if the other cartridges 
are not expended. Replace any expended cartridges before printing or copying.
1. Press Setup.
2. Press lorr to select 
Ink Levels, then press OK.
A cartridge marked with   is getting low on ink. 
See page 34 to replace the cartridge.
3. Press 
Back as necessary to return to the main 
screen.
A window may also...

34Maintaining Your Printer
Note:
We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges and do not refill them. The use 
of other products may affect your print quality and could result in printer damage.
Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency 
of use, and temperature. For print quality, a small amount of ink remains in the cartridge 
after the “replace cartridge” indicator comes on. Your printer ships with full cartridges 
and part of the ink from the first...

Replacing Ink Cartridges35 3. Open the scanner, and open the cartridge cover.
4. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift it up. Dispose of it 
carefully. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill 
it.
Warning: 
If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and 
water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with 
water. Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.
5. Before you open the new cartridge package, shake it gently 
four or five times. Then remove the...

36Maintaining Your Printer
7. Insert the new ink cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks 
into place.
8. Once you replace all the cartridges that need replacing, close the cartridge 
cover and push it down until it clicks into place.
9. Close the scanner.
10. Press 
OK to begin charging the ink. This takes 
about 2 minutes. When you see a completion 
message on the display screen, ink charging is 
finished.
Caution: 
Never turn off your Epson printer while ink is 
charging or you’ll...

Solving Problems37
Solving Problems
If you have a problem with your Epson printer, check the messages on the LCD 
screen to diagnose the cause.
You can also check “Problems and Solutions” on page 39 for basic troubleshooting 
suggestions, or see the on-screen Epson Information Center for more detailed help.
Checking for Software Updates
Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to 
your NX510 Series software. Open your on-screen Epson Information Center and 
select...

38Solving Problems
Error Indicators
Follow the instructions on the display screen to solve most common problems. 
If you see one of the error messages below, follow the steps here to proceed.
LCD screen messageProblem and solution
Press the 
OK button to replace 
the cartridges.Replace the expended ink cartridges (see 
page 34).
If you just replaced a cartridge and the message 
still appears, the cartridge is not installed 
correctly. Press the 
OK button to move the 
cartridges to the replacement...

Problems and Solutions39
Problems and Solutions
Check the solutions below if you’re having trouble using your Epson printer.
Printing and Copying Problems
■Make sure your original is positioned in the front right corner of the scanner 
glass. If the edges are cropped, move your original away from the edges 
slightly.
■Make sure your paper is loaded short edge first and is positioned against the 
right side with the edge guide against its left side. Don’t load paper above the 
arrow mark inside the edge...

40Solving Problems
■Do not load too many sheets at once. You can load up to 120 sheets of letter-
size plain paper, 80 sheets of matte, or 20 sheets of photo paper. Load other 
papers one sheet at a time. See your on-screen Epson Information Center for 
more information.
■Do not load paper with holes punched in it.
■If paper is jammed, follow these steps:
1. Gently pull out jammed paper from the output tray or sheet feeder.
2. If paper is stuck inside, turn off your Epson printer.
3. Open the scanner,...