Epson DFX-8500 The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints, The printer stops printing and the Pause light is flashing

The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints.

Cause	What to do
The ribbon cartridge is not	Install the ribbon cartridge as
installed properly.	described in Chapter 1.
The ribbon is worn out.	Replace the old ribbon cartridge with
	a new one as described in Chapter 7.

The printer makes a strange noise, and the printer stops abruptly.

Cause	What to do
The paper is jammed.	See page 8-19 to clear the paper jam.
The ribbon is jammed	Remove any slack from the ribbon by
because of too much slack or	turning the ribbon-tightening knob or
a worn ribbon.	replace it with a new one. Then press
	the Pause button to resume printing.

You did not remove all protective materials.

Remove all protective materials after turnning off the printer. Then turn on the printer.

The printer stops printing and the Pause light is flashing.

Cause What to do

The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; the printer will resume printing automatically once the print head cools.

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