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... to determine the problem and solution. Operate Button Turns the printer on page 13. Pause n Beep Pattern qqq The printer cover is not loaded correctly. t The paper is open. It monitors the status of this button is paused. Press the Pause button to eject the sheet. EPSON FX-2180 Paper Out Light ...t On when no paper is loaded or paper is not available. t Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred. Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button ...
... to determine the problem and solution. Operate Button Turns the printer on page 13. Pause n Beep Pattern qqq The printer cover is not loaded correctly. t The paper is open. It monitors the status of this button is paused. Press the Pause button to eject the sheet. EPSON FX-2180 Paper Out Light ...t On when no paper is loaded or paper is not available. t Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred. Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button ...
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..., Italic Spain 1 * The options available vary depending on the printer. To save your printout are bold. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Make sure continuous paper is loaded and the printer is turned off . While holding down the Pitch button, press the Operate button to correct this problem. Note: The arrows in the following table. Make sure...
..., Italic Spain 1 * The options available vary depending on the printer. To save your printout are bold. EPSON FX-2180 11/98 Make sure continuous paper is loaded and the printer is turned off . While holding down the Pitch button, press the Operate button to correct this problem. Note: The arrows in the following table. Make sure...
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... self test, press the Pause button. You can help you turn off the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 15 Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from the computer as A3-size paper. Your printer prints all data it . Follow the instructions to print the remaining sets...
... self test, press the Pause button. You can help you turn off the printer. 11/98 EPSON FX-2180 - 15 Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from the computer as A3-size paper. Your printer prints all data it . Follow the instructions to print the remaining sets...
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... only for any consumable products other printers. No part of this EPSON printer. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in those designated as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of Microsoft Corporation. EPSON disclaims any damages or problems arising from the use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions...
... only for any consumable products other printers. No part of this EPSON printer. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in those designated as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of Microsoft Corporation. EPSON disclaims any damages or problems arising from the use with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions...
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... Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information 6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Using the Printer Status window 6-9 Making Monitoring Preference Settings 6-10 Turning on background monitoring 6-11 Using the background monitoring icon 6-12 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading...
... Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information 6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Using the Printer Status window 6-9 Making Monitoring Preference Settings 6-10 Turning on background monitoring 6-11 Using the background monitoring icon 6-12 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading...
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...than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by power generation. For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and ...copiers in an effort to Know Your Printer 13 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the...
...than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by power generation. For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and ...copiers in an effort to Know Your Printer 13 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the...
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... name. Turn off the printer, wait at the prompt. Note: If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen or if a problem occurs, click Cancel and follow the steps below. If this happens, select the Do not install a driver radio button and then click OK. ...appears and displays your computer documentation for more information. 1. Click the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer radio button. otherwise you turn off your printer and computer, if necessary. If you use a password, enter it at least five seconds before turning it back on page 1-14. 2. First turn...
... name. Turn off the printer, wait at the prompt. Note: If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen or if a problem occurs, click Cancel and follow the steps below. If this happens, select the Do not install a driver radio button and then click OK. ...appears and displays your computer documentation for more information. 1. Click the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer radio button. otherwise you turn off your printer and computer, if necessary. If you use a password, enter it at least five seconds before turning it back on page 1-14. 2. First turn...
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... information. 6 Icon appearance Green Yellow Red Dimmed Description The printer is a communication problem between the printer and the Status Monitor. To add or delete a printer from the list, select Add Printer or Delete Printer from the View menu, the list displays only the printer names and icons. Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-5 There is ready to this list. Click...
... information. 6 Icon appearance Green Yellow Red Dimmed Description The printer is a communication problem between the printer and the Status Monitor. To add or delete a printer from the list, select Add Printer or Delete Printer from the View menu, the list displays only the printer names and icons. Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-5 There is ready to this list. Click...
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 Clearing Paper Jams 7-16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 7-17 Printing a Self Test 7-18 7 Printing a Hex Dump 7-19 Troubleshooting 7-1 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 Clearing Paper Jams 7-16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 7-17 Printing a Self Test 7-18 7 Printing a Hex Dump 7-19 Troubleshooting 7-1 Troubleshooting
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... panel lights n Pause n Paper Out n Pause Beep Problem pattern Solution The printer is not loaded correctly. Then set the lever to the position you can identify many common printer problems using this table, go to diagnose and fix the problem. Remove your paper and reload it correctly. If you... light, if necessary. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use . Then press the Pause button to resume printing. Using the Error Indicators You can 't fix your printer problem using the lights on the control ...
... panel lights n Pause n Paper Out n Pause Beep Problem pattern Solution The printer is not loaded correctly. Then set the lever to the position you can identify many common printer problems using this table, go to diagnose and fix the problem. Remove your paper and reload it correctly. If you... light, if necessary. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use . Then press the Pause button to resume printing. Using the Error Indicators You can 't fix your printer problem using the lights on the control ...
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... If the error recurs, contact your dealer. Tear off the Pause light, if necessary. n = on page 7-16. State of Beep Problem panel lights pattern Solution f Paper Out n Pause Continuous paper is not fed to eject the sheet. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-3 then •••...; press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper to turn off the printed document at the perforation; Then press the Pause button to the standby position. f Pause...
... If the error recurs, contact your dealer. Tear off the Pause light, if necessary. n = on page 7-16. State of Beep Problem panel lights pattern Solution f Paper Out n Pause Continuous paper is not fed to eject the sheet. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-3 then •••...; press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper to turn off the printed document at the perforation; Then press the Pause button to the standby position. f Pause...
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...form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 You can also use the printer's hex dump mode, described on printing a self test. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the self test to solve. ... paper jam, see the appropriate page below: Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of problem that occur. Problems and Solutions Most printer problems are easy to determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the...
...form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 You can also use the printer's hex dump mode, described on printing a self test. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the self test to solve. ... paper jam, see the appropriate page below: Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of problem that occur. Problems and Solutions Most printer problems are easy to determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the...
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... off even though you turned on briefly, but then go off and stay off 7 properly plugged into the printer. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-5 Power supply problems The control panel lights come on the printer. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings. Cause What to do The printer's voltage rating does not match the voltage of your...
... off even though you turned on briefly, but then go off and stay off 7 properly plugged into the printer. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-5 Power supply problems The control panel lights come on the printer. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings. Cause What to do The printer's voltage rating does not match the voltage of your...
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For more information on switching to printing on single sheets.) The paper on the paper guide is positioned too far to the right for the printer to detect that it properly. See Chapter 3 for more information on loading single-sheet paper. Your paper is creased, old, too See the paper ... properly. Move the paper a little to a tractor position. Appendix C and use new, clean sheets of your paper. Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it is there. Cause What to do The paper release lever is set to the...
For more information on switching to printing on single sheets.) The paper on the paper guide is positioned too far to the right for the printer to detect that it properly. See Chapter 3 for more information on loading single-sheet paper. Your paper is creased, old, too See the paper ... properly. Move the paper a little to a tractor position. Appendix C and use new, clean sheets of your paper. Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it is there. Cause What to do The paper release lever is set to the...
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Cause What to the standby position. See Chapter 2 for more information on setting the paper release lever, see Chapter 2. The printer does not feed continuous paper to do You did not tear off the printed pages at the perforation. Then press the Load.../Eject button to feed the paper backward to match the thickness of your paper. Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous paper or does not feed it properly. For more information on continuous paper.) Continuous paper is in Chapter 2. ...
Cause What to the standby position. See Chapter 2 for more information on setting the paper release lever, see Chapter 2. The printer does not feed continuous paper to do You did not tear off the printed pages at the perforation. Then press the Load.../Eject button to feed the paper backward to match the thickness of your paper. Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous paper or does not feed it properly. For more information on continuous paper.) Continuous paper is in Chapter 2. ...
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.... Use an interface cable that both ends of both the printer and computer. Close the printer cover and press the Pause button to do Press the Pause button. Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Your interface ...cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. See page A-3 and your application. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described later in...
.... Use an interface cable that both ends of both the printer and computer. Close the printer cover and press the Pause button to do Press the Pause button. Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Your interface ...cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. See page A-3 and your application. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described later in...
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.... in Your Printout" later in this 7 printing mode, is out of problem. See your printer. Software settings override settings you want to use is Choose the correct printer from the not selected in your application software to correct this chapter. Make ...your application documentation. See "Aligning Vertical Lines alignment. Windows desktop or in your printer. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-15 Vertical printed lines are not aligned. Use your software. The printer you make using the default-setting mode, EPSON Remote!, or the control panel buttons.
.... in Your Printout" later in this 7 printing mode, is out of problem. See your printer. Software settings override settings you want to use is Choose the correct printer from the not selected in your application software to correct this chapter. Make ...your application documentation. See "Aligning Vertical Lines alignment. Windows desktop or in your printer. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-15 Vertical printed lines are not aligned. Use your software. The printer you make using the default-setting mode, EPSON Remote!, or the control panel buttons.
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...Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout If you notice that are saved automatically. Troubleshooting 2. Follow these steps to turn off . The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first set . 5. As described in the instructions, compare the ... each set of continuous paper that the vertical lines in each time the printer ejects a printed sheet onto the paper guide. otherwise you use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. Your selections are at least five seconds 7 before turning it back on...
...Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout If you notice that are saved automatically. Troubleshooting 2. Follow these steps to turn off . The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first set . 5. As described in the instructions, compare the ... each set of continuous paper that the vertical lines in each time the printer ejects a printed sheet onto the paper guide. otherwise you use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. Your selections are at least five seconds 7 before turning it back on...
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..., computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) T If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. however, the draft test prints faster than the near letter-quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif), hold down the Load/Eject button while you...sheets. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper. See "Problems and Solutions" for instructions on ; Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you press the Operate button to the problem. To run the test using the Draft font, hold down the LF/FF ...
..., computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) T If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. however, the draft test prints faster than the near letter-quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif), hold down the Load/Eject button while you...sheets. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper. See "Problems and Solutions" for instructions on ; Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you press the Operate button to the problem. To run the test using the Draft font, hold down the LF/FF ...
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...characters is at least 210 mm (8.3 inches) wide, such as hexadecimal values. 7 You can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause ...a programmer, you can print a hex dump using either single sheets or continuous paper. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-19 In hex dump mode, the printer prints all data received from the computer as A4- Note: To temporarily stop printing and the Load/Eject button to stop the self test...
...characters is at least 210 mm (8.3 inches) wide, such as hexadecimal values. 7 You can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause ...a programmer, you can print a hex dump using either single sheets or continuous paper. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-19 In hex dump mode, the printer prints all data received from the computer as A4- Note: To temporarily stop printing and the Load/Eject button to stop the self test...