Troubleshooting

 

 

Possible cause

Solution

Printing is stalled.

In Windows 95/3.1x, delete the stalled print jobs in Spool

 

Manager; see Chapter 4 for instructions. In Windows NT, use the

 

despooler.

 

On a Macintosh, delete stalled print jobs using Monitor3 or open

 

the Extensions folder, EPSON folder, and Spool folder; then

 

delete any queued files.

 

 

The print heads are clogged

Clean the print heads; see Chapter 5 for instructions. If cleaning

or the ink cartridges are too

doesn’t help, replace the cartridges. For information on cartridge

old.

life and replacement instructions, see Chapter 5.

 

 

The S paper out light is flashing or on.

Possible cause

Solution

 

 

If flashing, paper is jammed. Remove the paper and follow the guidelines for preventing jams as described on page 7-14.

If on, paper is used up or is loaded incorrectly.

Load paper or remove the stack and reload it as described in the Setup Guide and in Chapter 2. Then press the E load/eject button to turn off the light and resume printing.

A B black or A color ink out light is flashing or on.

Possible cause

Solution

If flashing, the ink supply is

You need to replace the indicated ink cartridge soon; see

getting low.

Chapter 5 for instructions.

 

 

If on, the ink cartridge is

You must replace the indicated ink cartridge now to be able to

empty.

print; see Chapter 5 for instructions.

 

 

The S and Plights are flashing.

Possible cause

Solution

 

A carriage error has

Remove any paper in the printer. Press the E load/eject button for

 

occurred.

about 30 seconds. Then press it again. Turn the printer off, wait a

 

few seconds, and then turn it on and try printing again. If the error

 

is not cleared, contact EPSON as described in the Introduction.

 

 

 

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