The Printer Operates, But Nothing Prints - Epson SC-T3100M Series User Manual

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Your problem is not listed here.
Decide whether the trouble is caused by the
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printer driver or the application. (Windows)
Perform a test print from the printer driver so that
you can check that the connection between the
printer and computer is correct and the printer
driver settings are correct.
(1) Make sure that the printer is turned on and in
ready status, and load A4 or larger paper.
(2) Open the Devices and Printers, Printers, or
Printers and Faxes folder.
(3) Right-click the printer icon, and select
Properties.
(4) In the Properties dialog, select the General tab
and click Print Test Page.
After a while the printer starts to print a test page.
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If the test page is printed correctly, the
connection between the printer and computer
is correct. Go to the next section.
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If the test page is not printed correctly, check
the items above again.
"You cannot print (because the printer
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does not work)" on page 188
The "Driver Version" shown on the test page is the
version number of the Windows internal driver. This
differs from the Epson printer driver version that
you installed.
The printer operates, but
nothing prints
Confirm the printer operation.
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Print a nozzle check pattern.
"Checking the print head for clogging and then
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cleaning" on page 179
If you can print the nozzle check pattern, the printer
is not malfunctioning. Check the following section.
Is the message Motor self adjustment
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running. displayed on the control panel's
screen?
The printer adjusts the internal motor. Wait for a
while without turning off the printer.
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