How to Clean an Epson Printhead to Improve Print Quality

Having issues with streaky, blurred, or missing lines on printouts from your Epson printer ? Don't press the printhead replacement panic button just yet. In many cases, a thorough cleaning is all that's needed to restore an Epson printhead and dramatically improve print quality. What is a Printhead? The printhead is one of the most crucial components in your Epson printer. It contains dozens of tiny nozzles through which ink is deposited onto paper during printing. The printhead moves back and forth rapidly, precisely spraying ink as needed to create text and images. Over time, these nozzles are prone to getting clogged from residual dried ink, dust, paper particles, and other debris. The result is a streaky, uneven Epson print with missing lines or blurry spots. By keeping the printhead clean, you ensure unobstructed ink flow for flawless printouts. Signs Your Printhead Needs Cleaning Here are some telltale signs that your Epson printhead needs a good cleaning: Streaks or whit...