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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 6-5 Printed characters are not what you expect 6-5 The ...
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 6-5 Printed characters are not what you expect 6-5 The ...
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... the setting is off , you must send the CR code after the line feed code to move the print position to the left margin. See "Troubleshooting" in IBM emulation mode only. 0 slash The zero character has a slash (Ø) when this mode, roll paper is not recognized as single-sheet paper even... lever is set to the single-sheet position. Roll paper When you to the next page with the LF/FF button. 3-12 Using the Printer Buzzer (Beep) The printer beeps when some errors occur. Auto carriage return When the auto carriage return feature is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC...
... the setting is off , you must send the CR code after the line feed code to move the print position to the left margin. See "Troubleshooting" in IBM emulation mode only. 0 slash The zero character has a slash (Ø) when this mode, roll paper is not recognized as single-sheet paper even... lever is set to the single-sheet position. Roll paper When you to the next page with the LF/FF button. 3-12 Using the Printer Buzzer (Beep) The printer beeps when some errors occur. Auto carriage return When the auto carriage return feature is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-4 Dots are missing in printed charactersor graphics . . . . . 6-5 Printed characters are not what you expect 6-5 The print ... not feed properly with the cut-sheet feeder 6-10 Continuous paper does not feed properly when using the pull tractor with the push tractor 6-12 Troubleshooting 6-1
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-4 Dots are missing in printed charactersor graphics . . . . . 6-5 Printed characters are not what you expect 6-5 The print ... not feed properly with the cut-sheet feeder 6-10 Continuous paper does not feed properly when using the pull tractor with the push tractor 6-12 Troubleshooting 6-1
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...control panel do not go on the printer. If the self test does not work, contact your printer using the self test. To print a hex dump, turn on . Then send data from your computer. Check that the power cord is operating properly. 6-2 Troubleshooting Next, hold down the LF/FF ...and Load/Eject buttons while you can check the operation of your dealer or qualified service person for problems related to determine whether the outlet is properly plugged into the outlet to the power supply. Most printer problems have simple...
...control panel do not go on the printer. If the self test does not work, contact your printer using the self test. To print a hex dump, turn on . Then send data from your computer. Check that the power cord is operating properly. 6-2 Troubleshooting Next, hold down the LF/FF ...and Load/Eject buttons while you can check the operation of your dealer or qualified service person for problems related to determine whether the outlet is properly plugged into the outlet to the power supply. Most printer problems have simple...
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If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your printer. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. Check both the printer and computer specifications. Troubleshooting 6-3 The printer does not print The Pause light is off but nothing is printed. The printer sounds like it is turned on briefly and...
If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your printer. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. Check both the printer and computer specifications. Troubleshooting 6-3 The printer does not print The Pause light is off but nothing is printed. The printer sounds like it is turned on briefly and...
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... not print correctly, contact your dealer or qualified service person. If the printer beeps once, you may have parts missing at the bottom. Review the control panel functions in Chapter 1. 6-4 Troubleshooting The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and then abruptly stops printing.... The ribbon may not be worn out. Turn off the printer and turn it on again. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described...
... not print correctly, contact your dealer or qualified service person. If the printer beeps once, you may have parts missing at the bottom. Review the control panel functions in Chapter 1. 6-4 Troubleshooting The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and then abruptly stops printing.... The ribbon may not be worn out. Turn off the printer and turn it on again. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described...
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... the ribbon has come loose. Printed characters are not what you expect The typestyles or characters you sent with your printer. For instructions, see "Setting Up Your Software" in your software program. Troubleshooting 6-5 Dots are missing in Chapter 2. Check that the software is damaged. Select the font in Chapter 1. See "Adjusting the...
... the ribbon has come loose. Printed characters are not what you expect The typestyles or characters you sent with your printer. For instructions, see "Setting Up Your Software" in your software program. Troubleshooting 6-5 Dots are missing in Chapter 2. Check that the software is damaged. Select the font in Chapter 1. See "Adjusting the...
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... which you are using . See your application program. This is your application programs, as follows: 1. When you print on single sheets, if the printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page onto the...use 58. When you choose the correct printer. If your program doesn't have a lines-per page to set the lines per -page setting, try decreasing the top margin or increasing the bottom margin, or both, until you get the results you want. 6-6 Troubleshooting When you install an application program, it...
... which you are using . See your application program. This is your application programs, as follows: 1. When you print on single sheets, if the printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page onto the...use 58. When you choose the correct printer. If your program doesn't have a lines-per page to set the lines per -page setting, try decreasing the top margin or increasing the bottom margin, or both, until you get the results you want. 6-6 Troubleshooting When you install an application program, it...
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... also try setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. Regular gaps occur in Chapter 3. See "Changing the Default Settings" in the printer. Check the page length set by your software and adjust it if necessary. Set skip-over -perforation may be on. Single sheets do... If you are using continuous paper, change the page length using single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you have problems with paper. Troubleshooting 6-7 Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using the Default Setting mode. Continuous paper may be left in Chapter 3. 4. ...
... also try setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. Regular gaps occur in Chapter 3. See "Changing the Default Settings" in the printer. Check the page length set by your software and adjust it if necessary. Set skip-over -perforation may be on. Single sheets do... If you are using continuous paper, change the page length using single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you have problems with paper. Troubleshooting 6-7 Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using the Default Setting mode. Continuous paper may be left in Chapter 3. 4. ...
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... is closed . The paper may have come off the printer and pull out the paper. The paper may be too long. Paper feeding is pulled forward to the continuous paper position. Insert a new sheet straight ... release lever is crooked or the paper jams. Turn off the tractor. Paper does not eject completely. If not, move the lever to the tractor. 6-8 Troubleshooting Continuous paper does not feed properly The tractor does not feed the paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Use the LF/FF button...
... is closed . The paper may have come off the printer and pull out the paper. The paper may be too long. Paper feeding is pulled forward to the continuous paper position. Insert a new sheet straight ... release lever is crooked or the paper jams. Turn off the tractor. Paper does not eject completely. If not, move the lever to the tractor. 6-8 Troubleshooting Continuous paper does not feed properly The tractor does not feed the paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Use the LF/FF button...
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..." in the Appendix. You may be preventing it from feeding straight. Tear off the paper entering the printer, then press the LF/FF or Load/Eject button to the original position and eject the paper. Troubleshooting 6-9 Also, make sure the sprockets are locked and their covers are aligned with each other. Return...
..." in the Appendix. You may be preventing it from feeding straight. Tear off the paper entering the printer, then press the LF/FF or Load/Eject button to the original position and eject the paper. Troubleshooting 6-9 Also, make sure the sprockets are locked and their covers are aligned with each other. Return...
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... the bin. The paper does not feed properly with optional equipment. Paper may be only one time. Look for a paper jam and remove it . 6-10 Troubleshooting There may be incorrectly installed. You may have problems with the cut-sheet feeder The paper does not feed. Make sure the edge guide positions...
... the bin. The paper does not feed properly with optional equipment. Paper may be only one time. Look for a paper jam and remove it . 6-10 Troubleshooting There may be incorrectly installed. You may have problems with the cut-sheet feeder The paper does not feed. Make sure the edge guide positions...
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Make sure the paper guides are set correctly and your software are correct. See the Appendix for paper specifications. Troubleshooting 6-11 Use only new, clean sheets of your document has printed on two pages. The desired paper type does not load when switching between the ...
Make sure the paper guides are set correctly and your software are correct. See the Appendix for paper specifications. Troubleshooting 6-11 Use only new, clean sheets of your document has printed on two pages. The desired paper type does not load when switching between the ...
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Continuous paper does not feed properly when using both tractors, be sure that the sprockets on both are not aligned correctly. The paper may have too much slack. Adjust the position of the sprockets to take up any slack along the width of the pull tractor. 6-12 Troubleshooting Remove slack lengthwise by rotating the knob of the paper. When using the pull tractor with the push tractor Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams. The pull tractor and push tractor sprockets are positioned evenly.
Continuous paper does not feed properly when using both tractors, be sure that the sprockets on both are not aligned correctly. The paper may have too much slack. Adjust the position of the sprockets to take up any slack along the width of the pull tractor. 6-12 Troubleshooting Remove slack lengthwise by rotating the knob of the paper. When using the pull tractor with the push tractor Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams. The pull tractor and push tractor sprockets are positioned evenly.
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T Tear Off /Bin button, 3-4, 3-6 light, 3-2 Tear off feature, 3-16-17 auto tear off, 3-16-17 Testing the printer, 1-10-13 Tractor positions CHANGING, 2-9-11 front push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-15 pull, 2-3 ,2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 push/pull, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 rear push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-15-18 selecting 2-8-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-2-12 Unidirectional printing, 3-10, Unpacking the printer, l-4 Utilities EFSON Calibration, l-20 EPSON Remote!, l-18 V Voltage, caution, l-4, 1-10 W Weight, A-9 Windows, l-15-16 installing printer driver, l-15 IN-4 Index
T Tear Off /Bin button, 3-4, 3-6 light, 3-2 Tear off feature, 3-16-17 auto tear off, 3-16-17 Testing the printer, 1-10-13 Tractor positions CHANGING, 2-9-11 front push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-15 pull, 2-3 ,2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 push/pull, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 rear push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-15-18 selecting 2-8-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-2-12 Unidirectional printing, 3-10, Unpacking the printer, l-4 Utilities EFSON Calibration, l-20 EPSON Remote!, l-18 V Voltage, caution, l-4, 1-10 W Weight, A-9 Windows, l-15-16 installing printer driver, l-15 IN-4 Index