Epson printers have proven to be among the best inkjet printers in the world in terms of performance and economy. That being said, there are also crucial maintenance requirements to remember when using your printer. Epson printing technology is unique, so it is helpful to understand some of the basic mechanics of the ink delivery system. The print head built into the carriage. The carriage holds the ink cartridges and moves laterally across the paper when printing. The print head contains thousands of tiny nozzles that actually squirt the ink onto paper. The print head is the ink "control center" for the printer.

By far, the biggest issue with Epson printers is there tendency for their print heads to become clogged with ink. Since the nozzles are (depending on the model) a fraction of the size of a human hair, it is easy to see how clogging can become an issue. The first and best way to keep your Epson printer in good condition and free from clogs is to print regularly. The more you print the less problems you will have. Printing regularly keeps the ink in the print head moving and fresh; preventing the ink from drying. Printing at least a page a week of black text and a page containing all three colors (cyan, magenta and yellow) is good for maintaining top printing performance.