Epson B163A Printer Problems, Printing is too slow, Only the green P power light is on, but nothing prints, The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints

Printer Problems

Only the green P power light is on, but nothing prints.

■Make sure the interface cable is securely connected at both ends and meets the system requirements on page 63.

■Run a printer check as described on page 45. If the test page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly.

■If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide.

The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints.

■The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 33 for instructions.

■The printer won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface.

Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile.

Your printer is performing routine maintenance.

Printing is too slow.

Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 63. If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements. You may also need to:

■Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility.

■Close open programs that you’re not using.

■Increase your system’s memory (RAM).

For the fastest printing, try these tips:

■Select Draft as the Quality Type (Windows) or set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed (Macintosh).

■In the Advanced window, turn MicroWeave® off (Macintosh only) and turn High Speed on.

■If your printer is connected to a USB hub, disconnect any unused USB devices.

■If you’re using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode on your computer’s parallel port. See your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions.

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