■If you’re printing on a network, see your
Printer Problems
The printer is on, but nothing prints.
■Make sure the USB cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 69.
■Run a printer check as described on page 56. If the check page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly.
■If you’re printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your
■If you print continuously for an extended period, the paper may temporarily stop feeding or the print head carriage may pause for a while to prevent the printer mechanism from overheating and being damaged. If this happens, you can continue to print but Epson recommends that you stop and leave the printer on for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn the printer off and on and it should print at normal speed.
The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints.
■If you’re using Windows, make sure your printer is selected. For Macintosh OS® X, make sure your printer is selected in the Page Setup and Print windows.
■Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 41.
■Make sure the printer software settings are appropriate for the paper size you’re using.
■The printer won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions.
Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile.
Your printer is performing routine maintenance.
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