Printing
ProblemSolution
The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed.
The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly.
The print is faint or uneven.
Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom as shown here.
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The printout is faint.
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. Refer to
This indicates an error in printer operation. Turn off the printer, check for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your Epson dealer.
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it. Make sure the cartridge hooks are inserted securely into the printer.
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The ribbon may be worn out. A worn ribbon can damage the print head and should be replaced. Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as possible.
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The paper thickness lever may not be set correctly for the paper you are using. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. Refer to
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