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...patent liability is any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. EPSON disclaims any consumable products other than those designated as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized ... for identification purposes only and may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No part of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to the use of the information contained herein. ® Laser Printer All rights reserved.
...patent liability is any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. EPSON disclaims any consumable products other than those designated as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized ... for identification purposes only and may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No part of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to the use of the information contained herein. ® Laser Printer All rights reserved.
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... 89 Preventing paper-feed and paper-jam problems 89 Clearing paper jams 90 Operational problems 100 Printout problems 101 Print quality problems 102 Memory problems 107 Option problems 108 Printer driver and utility problems 109 Communication errors 110 Chapter 7 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer 113 Cleaning the inside of the printer 113 Removing spilled toner 115 Cleaning the...
... 89 Preventing paper-feed and paper-jam problems 89 Clearing paper jams 90 Operational problems 100 Printout problems 101 Print quality problems 102 Memory problems 107 Option problems 108 Printer driver and utility problems 109 Communication errors 110 Chapter 7 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer 113 Cleaning the inside of the printer 113 Removing spilled toner 115 Cleaning the...
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Appendix B, "Working with Fonts," describes the steps you encounter problems. Chapter 7, "Cleaning and Transporting the Printer," provides instructions on how to clean and transport your printer. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Getting Started 8 Chapter 5, "...do if you need to follow to add EPSON BarCode fonts. Notes contain important information and useful tips about the operation of the available fonts. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," contains the technical specifications for the printer. Appendix C, "Contacting Customer Support," contains ...
Appendix B, "Working with Fonts," describes the steps you encounter problems. Chapter 7, "Cleaning and Transporting the Printer," provides instructions on how to clean and transport your printer. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Getting Started 8 Chapter 5, "...do if you need to follow to add EPSON BarCode fonts. Notes contain important information and useful tips about the operation of the available fonts. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," contains the technical specifications for the printer. Appendix C, "Contacting Customer Support," contains ...
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Printer is out of paper or has an error that can be easily cleared. See "Problems and Solutions" on . If this does not clear the error, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. Panel lights ready light (green) error light (red) ...Ready Light (green) Off On Flashing Error Light (red) Off Off Off Off Flashing Flashing On Off On Flashing alternately. The printer is warming...
Printer is out of paper or has an error that can be easily cleared. See "Problems and Solutions" on . If this does not clear the error, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. Panel lights ready light (green) error light (red) ...Ready Light (green) Off On Flashing Error Light (red) Off Off Off Off Flashing Flashing On Off On Flashing alternately. The printer is warming...
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... time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any particular brand or type of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Be sure to peel off inside the printer and damage the printer. Note: Since the quality of any type of media. Paper which printed with laser printer, ink Jet printer, or other problems. ** Gaps...
... time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any particular brand or type of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Be sure to peel off inside the printer and damage the printer. Note: Since the quality of any type of media. Paper which printed with laser printer, ink Jet printer, or other problems. ** Gaps...
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Clicking this button closes the dialog box. The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. Printer image: Text box: OK button: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 38 If a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. Getting Printer Status Details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box.
Clicking this button closes the dialog box. The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of the printer. Printer image: Text box: OK button: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 38 If a problem occurs, the most probable solution is displayed. Getting Printer Status Details You can monitor printer status and obtain information on consumable products using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box.
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... The icon you select appears on the box: server machine. You need to make this shared printers check box. Once the shortcut icon is cleared. It closes automatically once the problem is in the task bar, you a possible solution. You can double-click it to open the... of To monitor a shared printer, check this setting on the right side of error has occurred and offers you can also rightclick the shortcut icon and select Monitoring Preferences to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, and EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced to open the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box....
... The icon you select appears on the box: server machine. You need to make this shared printers check box. Once the shortcut icon is cleared. It closes automatically once the problem is in the task bar, you a possible solution. You can double-click it to open the... of To monitor a shared printer, check this setting on the right side of error has occurred and offers you can also rightclick the shortcut icon and select Monitoring Preferences to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, and EPSON EPL-5800L Advanced to open the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box....
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... the Utility tab of Document Defaults. To close the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. You may want to do this button, the dialog box will not disappear even after the problem is cleared. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 42 If you need to monitor the printer. However, you when an error occurs. If you...
... the Utility tab of Document Defaults. To close the EPSON Status Monitor 3 dialog box. You may want to do this button, the dialog box will not disappear even after the problem is cleared. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 42 If you need to monitor the printer. However, you when an error occurs. If you...
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If you experience problems with the Macintosh operating system's QuickDraw GX. ❏ If you can use your computer's USB connector. 1. Click the Background Printing radio buttons to your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 to manage print jobs. ❏ When ...background printing is on, you are connecting the USB cable to your printer is connected to connect using the first hub in the chain. Click ...
If you experience problems with the Macintosh operating system's QuickDraw GX. ❏ If you can use your computer's USB connector. 1. Click the Background Printing radio buttons to your Macintosh while it is preparing a document for the EPSON Status Monitor 3 to manage print jobs. ❏ When ...background printing is on, you are connecting the USB cable to your printer is connected to connect using the first hub in the chain. Click ...
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For Macintosh Users z Printer image: Text box: Close button: Paper: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. Displays the paper size and the approximate amount of the printer. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 57 When a problem occurs, the most probable solution is installed. Information for the optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is displayed only if this button closes the dialog box. The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of paper remaining in each paper source. Clicking this option is displayed.
For Macintosh Users z Printer image: Text box: Close button: Paper: The image at the upper left shows the printer status graphically. Displays the paper size and the approximate amount of the printer. Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 57 When a problem occurs, the most probable solution is installed. Information for the optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit is displayed only if this button closes the dialog box. The text box next to the printer image displays the current status of paper remaining in each paper source. Clicking this option is displayed.
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Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 59 To close the box you click this button, the dialog box will not disappear even after the problem is cleared. Note: The Status Alert window automatically appears when a problem occurs with your printer. If you need to see information about printer consumables, click the Show details button. Status Alert window This window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you wish to click the OK button. It closes automatically once the problem is cleared. If you a possible solution.
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver 59 To close the box you click this button, the dialog box will not disappear even after the problem is cleared. Note: The Status Alert window automatically appears when a problem occurs with your printer. If you need to see information about printer consumables, click the Show details button. Status Alert window This window indicates what type of error has occurred and offers you wish to click the OK button. It closes automatically once the problem is cleared. If you a possible solution.
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Your printer uses two consumable components, which are listed below along with their approximate service lives. You can view the condition of the developer cartridge. Chapter 5 Replacing Consumables 76 Replace the photoconductor unit only if print quality problems remain after replacement of the consumables using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. Replace the developer cartridge...
Your printer uses two consumable components, which are listed below along with their approximate service lives. You can view the condition of the developer cartridge. Chapter 5 Replacing Consumables 76 Replace the photoconductor unit only if print quality problems remain after replacement of the consumables using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. Replace the developer cartridge...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Ready and Error Lights 88 Problems and Solutions 89 Preventing paper-feed and paper-jam problems 89 Clearing paper jams 90 Operational problems 100 Printout problems 101 Print quality problems 102 Memory problems 107 Option problems 108 Printer driver and utility problems 109 Communication errors 110 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 87
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Ready and Error Lights 88 Problems and Solutions 89 Preventing paper-feed and paper-jam problems 89 Clearing paper jams 90 Operational problems 100 Printout problems 101 Print quality problems 102 Memory problems 107 Option problems 108 Printer driver and utility problems 109 Communication errors 110 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 87
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... 6 Troubleshooting 88 Either the printer is out of paper or there is solved. Printer is ready to find the kind of the lights, on, off . Try turning off the printer and then turning it back on the top of trouble. Note: If the problem remains after trying the suggestions in.... Look through this section, contact your problem is an error that can be the first indication of the printer may be easily remedied. If this does not clear the error, contact your printer status, as described below. The Status Alert window in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility indicates what type...
... 6 Troubleshooting 88 Either the printer is out of paper or there is solved. Printer is ready to find the kind of the lights, on, off . Try turning off the printer and then turning it back on the top of trouble. Note: If the problem remains after trying the suggestions in.... Look through this section, contact your problem is an error that can be the first indication of the printer may be easily remedied. If this does not clear the error, contact your printer status, as described below. The Status Alert window in the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility indicates what type...
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...you have , and try the recommended solutions in the order they are presented. Note: If the problem remains after trying the suggestions in this section to find the type of the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility according to the settings you make in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. In.... You will light up Tray. ❏ Try turning over the stack of basic printer status, errors and warnings. Most paper packages indicate which side is best for printing. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 89 Problems and Solutions Look through this section, contact your dealer for more than 20 sheets to...
...you have , and try the recommended solutions in the order they are presented. Note: If the problem remains after trying the suggestions in this section to find the type of the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility according to the settings you make in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. In.... You will light up Tray. ❏ Try turning over the stack of basic printer status, errors and warnings. Most paper packages indicate which side is best for printing. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 89 Problems and Solutions Look through this section, contact your dealer for more than 20 sheets to...
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...connection between the printer and the computer. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 100 The Ready light is turned on. Try plugging another electrical device into the outlet to the Computer" in the Setup Guide. To replace the cartridge, see "Replacing the Developer Cartridge" on . Operational problems The Ready light... (green) does not turn on when you use a double-shielded, twisted-pair interface cable no more than six feet in length. The interface cable may be sure to the printer.
...connection between the printer and the computer. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 100 The Ready light is turned on. Try plugging another electrical device into the outlet to the Computer" in the Setup Guide. To replace the cartridge, see "Replacing the Developer Cartridge" on . Operational problems The Ready light... (green) does not turn on when you use a double-shielded, twisted-pair interface cable no more than six feet in length. The interface cable may be sure to the printer.
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... 101 Position of the printout is not correct Make sure that both ends of the interface cable are plugged in securely. See "Memory problems" on page 107. Printout problems Some or all of the printout is garbled or printed as asterisks Make sure that you use a double-shielded, twisted-pair interface cable... If colored areas or light-colored text or graphics are not printed, try changing the selected color or print at 300 dpi resolution. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your application program.
... 101 Position of the printout is not correct Make sure that both ends of the interface cable are plugged in securely. See "Memory problems" on page 107. Printout problems Some or all of the printout is garbled or printed as asterisks Make sure that you use a double-shielded, twisted-pair interface cable... If colored areas or light-colored text or graphics are not printed, try changing the selected color or print at 300 dpi resolution. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your application program.
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...For more information, see "Replacing the Developer Cartridge" on choosing paper. Smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for instructions. If the problem persists, replace the developer cartridge. See "Replacing the Photoconductor Unit" on page 119 for your paper is dark or dirty Lighten the ...printer. If the surface of paper for information on page 77. You may need to distribute the toner evenly, then reinstall it. Remove the cartridge and shake it gently from side to side and then from front to back to replace the photoconductor unit. You may not be a problem...
...For more information, see "Replacing the Developer Cartridge" on choosing paper. Smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for instructions. If the problem persists, replace the developer cartridge. See "Replacing the Photoconductor Unit" on page 119 for your paper is dark or dirty Lighten the ...printer. If the surface of paper for information on page 77. You may need to distribute the toner evenly, then reinstall it. Remove the cartridge and shake it gently from side to side and then from front to back to replace the photoconductor unit. You may not be a problem...
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...turned on page 82 for instructions. Clean the internal printer components by printing three pages with the developer cartridge. If this does not solve the problem, install a new cartridge. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 103 There may be a problem with only one character per page. Uneven image ...on page 77. Do not store paper in the printout Turn off the printer. If this does not solve the problem, see "Replacing the Developer Cartridge" on page 77. Clean the paper path inside the printer using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. See "Replacing the Photoconductor Unit...
...turned on page 82 for instructions. Clean the internal printer components by printing three pages with the developer cartridge. If this does not solve the problem, install a new cartridge. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 103 There may be a problem with only one character per page. Uneven image ...on page 77. Do not store paper in the printout Turn off the printer. If this does not solve the problem, see "Replacing the Developer Cartridge" on page 77. Clean the paper path inside the printer using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. See "Replacing the Photoconductor Unit...
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...information on printed images Your paper may appear distorted or broken. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 104 If the problem remains, replace the developer cartridge. The higher the moisture content of your printer. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Smooth, high-quality copier paper is... sensitive to distribute the toner, and wipe the bottom of your printer. Turn off the printer. Missing areas on choosing paper. Remove the developer cartridge, shake it from side to side to moisture absorbed by printing ...
...information on printed images Your paper may appear distorted or broken. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 104 If the problem remains, replace the developer cartridge. The higher the moisture content of your printer. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Smooth, high-quality copier paper is... sensitive to distribute the toner, and wipe the bottom of your printer. Turn off the printer. Missing areas on choosing paper. Remove the developer cartridge, shake it from side to side to moisture absorbed by printing ...