Epson 680, 680Pro Printing or printout quality problems, Pause, The printer does not print when the computer sends data

Printing or printout quality problemsThe printer does not print when the computer sends data.

Cause	What to do
The printer is paused.	Press the Pause button.
The interface cable is not	Check that both ends of the cable
plugged in securely.	between the printer and the computer
	are plugged in securely. If the cable is
	connected correctly, run a self test as
	described later in this chapter.

Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications.

Use an interface cable that meets the requirements of both the printer and computer. See “Optional interface cards” on page A-21and your computer’s documentation.

Your software is not properly set up for your printer.

Select your printer from the Windows desktop or in your application. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 1.

The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly

Cause What to do

The paper thickness lever is not set correctly.

Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See “Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever” on page 2-6.

The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly.

Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tighteningknob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1.

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