Only the P power light is on, but nothing prints
Possible cause | Solution |
The interface cable is | Turn off your printer and computer. Then make sure the cable is |
not connected | connected securely and meets the printer’s specifications. |
securely. |
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The printer has an | Turn off the printer and computer, disconnect the interface cable, and |
internal problem. | run a printer check as described in Running a Printer Operation Check. |
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The printer or | If the printer check works, make sure your printer and application |
application software is | software are correctly installed. If you’re printing on a network, you may |
installed incorrectly. | need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in the |
| Printer Basics book. |
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Your computer doesn’t | Try one of the following: |
have enough memory | ◗ Reduce the resolution of your image. |
to handle the file you’re | ◗ Select fewer colors or a lower resolution for your display or monitor. |
printing. | ◗ Add more memory to your computer. |
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Printing is stalled. | In Windows, delete the stalled print jobs in Spool Manager; see Using |
| the Spool Manager for instructions. In Windows NT, uninstall the |
| EPSON Printer Port. Click Start, point to Programs, EPSON Printers, |
| and select EPSON Printer Port Uninstall. |
| On a Macintosh, delete stalled print jobs using Monitor3 (see Using |
| Monitor3) or open the Extensions folder, EPSON folder, and Spool |
| folder, and then delete any queued files. |
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The print head nozzles | Clean the print head; see Cleaning the Print Head for instructions. If |
are clogged or the ink | cleaning doesn’t help, replace the cartridges. For information on |
cartridges are too old. | cartridge life and replacement instructions, see Replacing an Ink |
| Cartridge. |
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Troubleshooting | Page 147 |