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... 2-3 Paper settings 2-5 Green settings 2-7 Graphics settings 2-9 Printer settings 2-11 Font settings 2-13 About settings 2-13 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Resetting the Printer 3-2 General Problems 3-2 Print Quality Problems 3-5 Optimizing Print Quality 3-8 Adjusting edge smoothing 3-8 Adjusting toner density 3-10...inside of the printer 3-11 Removing spilled toner 3-12 Cleaning the printer case 3-13 Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows 3-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper A-2 Paper specifications A-2 Printer A-3 General A-3 Environmental A-4 Mechanical A-4 Electrical A-...
... 2-3 Paper settings 2-5 Green settings 2-7 Graphics settings 2-9 Printer settings 2-11 Font settings 2-13 About settings 2-13 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Resetting the Printer 3-2 General Problems 3-2 Print Quality Problems 3-5 Optimizing Print Quality 3-8 Adjusting edge smoothing 3-8 Adjusting toner density 3-10...inside of the printer 3-11 Removing spilled toner 3-12 Cleaning the printer case 3-13 Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows 3-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper A-2 Paper specifications A-2 Printer A-3 General A-3 Environmental A-4 Mechanical A-4 Electrical A-...
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... commands that can increase printer memory up the printer, see Read This First. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," gives helpful information for operating and maintaining the printer once you have Microsoft® Windows. Appendix B describes how to use the EPSON Control Panel for installing Single In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMs) so you to 18MB. 8 Getting...
... commands that can increase printer memory up the printer, see Read This First. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," gives helpful information for operating and maintaining the printer once you have Microsoft® Windows. Appendix B describes how to use the EPSON Control Panel for installing Single In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMs) so you to 18MB. 8 Getting...
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Resetting the Printer 3-2 General Problems 3-2 Print Quality Problems 3-5 Optimizing Print Quality 3-8 Adjusting edge smoothing 3-8 Adjusting toner density 3-10 Cleaning the Printer 3-11 Cleaning the inside of the printer 3-11 Removing spilled toner 3-12 Cleaning the printer case 3-13 Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows 3-13 Troubleshooting 3-1
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Resetting the Printer 3-2 General Problems 3-2 Print Quality Problems 3-5 Optimizing Print Quality 3-8 Adjusting edge smoothing 3-8 Adjusting toner density 3-10 Cleaning the Printer 3-11 Cleaning the inside of the printer 3-11 Removing spilled toner 3-12 Cleaning the printer case 3-13 Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows 3-13 Troubleshooting 3-1
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... on the edge to the factory defaults. Be sure to avoid them. Fan the stack of any paper remaining in the paper tray before loading. 3-2 Troubleshooting You can also reset the printer to clear its memory of paper and then tap it before you load paper. Preventing paper feed and paper...
... on the edge to the factory defaults. Be sure to avoid them. Fan the stack of any paper remaining in the paper tray before loading. 3-2 Troubleshooting You can also reset the printer to clear its memory of paper and then tap it before you load paper. Preventing paper feed and paper...
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... should be plugged in and out freely. Perform the procedure 'Testing the computer-to adjust the paper guides so the paper can slide in securely. Troubleshooting 3-3 Do not load paper while the printer is on but nothing prints Your computer may not be face up. The Ready light does not turn...
... should be plugged in and out freely. Perform the procedure 'Testing the computer-to adjust the paper guides so the paper can slide in securely. Troubleshooting 3-3 Do not load paper while the printer is on but nothing prints Your computer may not be face up. The Ready light does not turn...
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... often print graphics-intensive pages, you are encountering problems because of memory; The toner cartridge may want to add more memory as described in Appendix D. 3-4 Troubleshooting Some or all of the output is not correct Make sure that both ends of the printout is garbled or printed as described in your...
... often print graphics-intensive pages, you are encountering problems because of memory; The toner cartridge may want to add more memory as described in Appendix D. 3-4 Troubleshooting Some or all of the output is not correct Make sure that both ends of the printout is garbled or printed as described in your...
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... print several pages to check the print quality. Vertical black or white bands or lines Install a new toner cartridge as described in Read This First. Troubleshooting 3-5 Be sure to wipe the laser scanner window, which is not a Windows font and cannot be a problem with only one character per page. Change the...
... print several pages to check the print quality. Vertical black or white bands or lines Install a new toner cartridge as described in Read This First. Troubleshooting 3-5 Be sure to wipe the laser scanner window, which is not a Windows font and cannot be a problem with only one character per page. Change the...
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... printing three pages with a clean, dry cloth. Turn off the printer. If the problem remains, replace the toner cartridge as described in Read This First. 3-6 Troubleshooting Uneven darkness Your paper may be moist or damp. Turn off the printer. Clean the paper path inside the printer using a clean, soft, dry cloth...
... printing three pages with a clean, dry cloth. Turn off the printer. If the problem remains, replace the toner cartridge as described in Read This First. 3-6 Troubleshooting Uneven darkness Your paper may be moist or damp. Turn off the printer. Clean the paper path inside the printer using a clean, soft, dry cloth...
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... as described in a humid or damp environment. Do not store your printer. The higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Troubleshooting 3-7 Missing areas on printed image Your paper may be sure the toner cartridge is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. You may not be...
... as described in a humid or damp environment. Do not store your printer. The higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Troubleshooting 3-7 Missing areas on printed image Your paper may be sure the toner cartridge is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. You may not be...
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... chapter. Optimizing Print Qualify If the quality of the printer using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. See "Adjusting toner density" later in higher quality output. 3-8 Troubleshooting Remove the toner cartridge and then clean the paper path of your printouts is located immediately in front of the orange strip at the bottom...
... chapter. Optimizing Print Qualify If the quality of the printer using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. See "Adjusting toner density" later in higher quality output. 3-8 Troubleshooting Remove the toner cartridge and then clean the paper path of your printouts is located immediately in front of the orange strip at the bottom...
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... File menu. 2. Change the Edge Smoothing setting as appropriate. Choose OK Then close all software programs prompt you turn off Edge Smoothing. Troubleshooting 3-9 In the Setup dialog box for the ActionLaser 1400, choose the Green tab. 5. For a darker edge smoothing setting, make the toner density lighter and vice versa. The settings for Edge...
... File menu. 2. Change the Edge Smoothing setting as appropriate. Choose OK Then close all software programs prompt you turn off Edge Smoothing. Troubleshooting 3-9 In the Setup dialog box for the ActionLaser 1400, choose the Green tab. 5. For a darker edge smoothing setting, make the toner density lighter and vice versa. The settings for Edge...
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... unless it is necessary. Changing the toner density affects all software programs prompt you may need to replace the toner cartridge more Often. 3-10 Troubleshooting Choose OK. If your software program, choose Print or Page Setup in the list of text and graphics. If necessary, select the ActionLaser 1400 in the File menu. 2.
... unless it is necessary. Changing the toner density affects all software programs prompt you may need to replace the toner cartridge more Often. 3-10 Troubleshooting Choose OK. If your software program, choose Print or Page Setup in the list of text and graphics. If necessary, select the ActionLaser 1400 in the File menu. 2.
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..., which is turned off. 2. Whenever you open the printer or remove the toner cartridge, you notice a decline in this section. Open the printer's front cover. Troubleshooting 3-11 CIeaning the inside of paper dust and ordinary dust can be very hot. You should also clean the printer's outer case every few months...
..., which is turned off. 2. Whenever you open the printer or remove the toner cartridge, you notice a decline in this section. Open the printer's front cover. Troubleshooting 3-11 CIeaning the inside of paper dust and ordinary dust can be very hot. You should also clean the printer's outer case every few months...
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... clean the laser scanner window. This window is located in the lower area of the printer interior immediately in front of the orange strip. 3-12 Troubleshooting Do not use the printer until you remove all the spilled toner. Close the front cover. 7. Remove any dirt inside the printer with a soft cloth...
... clean the laser scanner window. This window is located in the lower area of the printer interior immediately in front of the orange strip. 3-12 Troubleshooting Do not use the printer until you remove all the spilled toner. Close the front cover. 7. Remove any dirt inside the printer with a soft cloth...
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Then carefully wipe with a mild detergent. Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for windows If you need to delete the EPSON Control Panel for your clothing, rinse it may cause the toner to leave a permanent stain. This brings up the Run dialog box. 3. 2. Do not use ...alcohol or thinner to read the instructions for Windows, do the following: 1. Caution: Never use hot water; Troubleshooting 3-13 Be sure to...
Then carefully wipe with a mild detergent. Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for windows If you need to delete the EPSON Control Panel for your clothing, rinse it may cause the toner to leave a permanent stain. This brings up the Run dialog box. 3. 2. Do not use ...alcohol or thinner to read the instructions for Windows, do the following: 1. Caution: Never use hot water; Troubleshooting 3-13 Be sure to...
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Once the EPSON Control Panel is deleted, a message appears telling you to delete the C:\EPPRT directory. 3-14 Troubleshooting Use the File Manager to delete EPDELETE.EXE. Note: If you installed the EPSON Control Panel in a directory other than the default EPPRT directory, be sure to delete the EPSON Control Panel, choose OK 5. Choose OK. 6. When you are asked if you want to specify the correct pathname. 4.
Once the EPSON Control Panel is deleted, a message appears telling you to delete the C:\EPPRT directory. 3-14 Troubleshooting Use the File Manager to delete EPDELETE.EXE. Note: If you installed the EPSON Control Panel in a directory other than the default EPPRT directory, be sure to delete the EPSON Control Panel, choose OK 5. Choose OK. 6. When you are asked if you want to specify the correct pathname. 4.