Status and Error Messages

CAUTION: Do not open the printer cover while your print. If you do, the printer stop printing, goes off line, and

some part of the page may be faint or may not be printedat all.dP Processing data

The printer is processing data. If you set the printer off line while it is printing, it displays this message. To resume printing, press ON or FORM FEED. See Chapter 4.

E 0 t h r o u g h E 9 , E A through EF Service required

If one of these error messages appears, write down the message the printer displays and immediately turn off the printer. Turn on the printer after a few seconds to see if the error message still appears. If it does, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and contact your Epson dealer. In most cases, these error messages indicate that the printer requires service.

E9 and EA through EF are fatal error messages.

FFX emulation mode

When you select Epson FX emulation mode, the printer displays this status message for a short time.

FFF o r m f e e d

The printer’s memory contains page data. Press FORM FEED to print the data in the printer’s memory.

HHP emulation mode

When you select HP LaserJet emulation mode, the printer displays this status message for a short time.

6-4 Troubleshooting