Printing the Self TestIf the Self Test Doesn’t Print

The most likely cause of a failed test is either a problem with the print head or a mistake in the SelecType panel settings. If the self test does not print properly, check the points below.

•If the paper jams, the display reads PJ. If you see this message, turn off the printer and remove the paper jam according to the section on clearing a paper jam in Chapter 6. Then load the paper again, as described earlier in this chapter.

•If the printer does not print or stops printing and the display reads IE, the ink cartridge may not be installed or may be installed incorrectly. Reinstall the cartridge as described earlier in this chapter.

•If the display reads 81 but nothing prints, you may not have pressed the SET button hard enough. Press SET again. The printer beeps as you press this button.

•If the printer cover is open, the printer cannot print. Close the printer cover.

•If the print is faint or uneven, the ink delivery system may not be charged with ink. Follow the steps under Charging the Ink Delivery System earlier in this chapter. If you have charged the printer, follow the cleaning procedure described in Chapter 5.

•If the printout has a blurred appearance, you may be printing on the wrong side of the paper or you may be using the wrong type of paper. Try the other side of the paper; then, if necessary, see Chapter 3 for information on choosing paper.

If you’ve checked all the points mentioned above and the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer for assistance.

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