EPSON Status Monitor 3

EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides status messages and a graphic display showing the current status of the printer.

If a problem occurs while printing, an error message appears in the Progress Meter window.

Printing a Self-Test

Running the printer’s self-test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem:

❏If the self-test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.)

❏If the self-test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. See “Problems and Solutions” on page 105 for possible causes and solutions to the problem.

Note:

❏Prepare an A4 size sheet of paper before entering the self-test printing mode.

❏Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the printer cover is open.

Follow these steps to perform a self-test:

1.Turn off the printer.

cCaution:

Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer.

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