Lights

 

Explanation

 

 

 

Red

paper light

Paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off

and red

ink light

the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed

flash

 

paper or other foreign objects. Turn the printer back on. If the

 

 

lights are still on, contact your dealer or Epson as described

 

 

on your Start Here sheet.

 

 

 

Green

power

The printer may have an internal error. Turn off the printer,

light is off and red

wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights are still

paper light and

flashing, contact your dealer or Epson as described on your

red ink light are

Start Here sheet.

flashing

 

 

 

 

 

Problems and Solutions

You see banding (light lines).

■The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 16.

■Select a higher Quality Option setting; see page 7.

■Make sure the paper Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see page 10 for guidelines.

■Make sure the printable side of the paper is face-up. It’s usually shinier or whiter than the other side.

■The ink cartridges may need replacing; see your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on replacing ink cartridges.

■Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions.

12Solving Problems