Have you tried doing the cloth-soaked-in Windolene trick?
If you did this, and it's within warranty, don't tell Epson. I discovered to my cost that it voids the warranty. Amazing, but true.
Regards
Richard Lewisohn
http://www.lewisohn.co.uk
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