Introduction

If the ink is smudging whilst printing using an Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer, use this guide to refill ink cartridges and clean the printhead to fix the problem.

Ink smudging is a common issue that affects the quality of printed documents and photos, and many users are unsure of how to address it effectively.

The printhead is component of the printer that transfers ink onto the page. When it is not cleaned and clogged, the ink will not transfer smoothly, resulting in smudged writing and images.

This guide will walk users through simple troubleshooting steps to restore clean and seamless printing.

  1. QxcOySnHqjJ4QNnF
    QxcOySnHqjJ4QNnF
    4xgPeK3ScaYwElXc
    DCsnFf6FD4qKrEDM
    • Turn on the printer by pressing the power button.

  2. TPSHtisFec1O5Tnu
    TPSHtisFec1O5Tnu
    KN2VfcbBCO5NXKed
    ZaCCQrDbJ4c6dasY
    • Pull out the printer tray.

    • Pull gently as to not loosen the printer tray over time.

  3. c3qiuyT3gnbW4I1X
    c3qiuyT3gnbW4I1X
    6LUISgjZOSXlAesG
    ODf4BNESgRJvDFZy
    • Flip open the paper tray.

  4. oMoPLD4leDGYjGRB
    oMoPLD4leDGYjGRB
    Hstqu6F6BUnd2tNM
    YZPbHcSKZhLkYXsG
    • Insert a sheet of paper into the paper tray.

  5. Pkq3WEbJju4JFvQn
    Pkq3WEbJju4JFvQn
    rwKNcqcYMpIxOfFK
    • Open the ink cartridge case.

  6. kREGPJuYtAUPQTZj
    kREGPJuYtAUPQTZj
    3MMadviAKyFcIZGU
    RcVGMPXDauWLGZ2D
    • Open the latches for each individual color.

  7. NqnDiftkjCVk5ook
    NqnDiftkjCVk5ook
    svjENNN1ivQmKcMP
    hiWvLhyWnkvCUWAu
    • Match the color with the label assigned to it (either BK, Y, M, or C).

    • Refill the cartridge until the ink level reaches the top of the cartridge.

    • Refill the cartridge slowly so the ink doesn't spill into the printer.

  8. qsPjA1NtQ1DBbLEE
    • Repeat the previous step for each color.

  9. mPRnNZut1TJvAdT6
    mPRnNZut1TJvAdT6
    vQNa4bdpWrUqSOGt
    • Use the arrows on the control panel to land on “maintenance” mode.

    • Press OK.

  10. qlTlZGqOhJiVZ5HW
    • Use the arrows to navigate to “head cleaning."

    • Press “OK.”

  11. rd66NliTUSUdUIVJ
    • When this screen pops up to explain its role, click “OK” to proceed.

  12. DMBk4aunc4hpiusI
    • Click the button that has a diamond with a line in the middle to start the process.

  13. jUbqkCBGsbV3A3SE
    • Wait approximately three minutes until the loading screen disappears and the printer is finished cleaning.

  14. q6NYCHfTIDBVrSwJ
    • Once the printer is finished cleaning, it will automatically print out a piece of paper with the ink colors and other words on it.

  15. EAdAFdK2EmbJgypX
    • If the colors and words on the paper are no longer smudged, then the issue is resolved.

jmdong@ucdavis.edu

Member since: 23/01/25

241 Reputation

0 comments