Problem Solving - Epson DFX-9000 Reference Manual

LCD message and
panel light status
Error: Paper jam
F Paper Out
O Pause
Error: Switching not
completed
O Pause
Error: Ribbon jam
O Pause
Error: Ribbon out
O Pause
Error: Cover open
O Pause
Print head hot
Please wait
F Pause
Error: xx
Turn off printer
F Paper Out
F Pause
F Tear Off/SetU
F Top of Form/SetD
F Front
F Rear
O = on, F = flashing
= short series of beeps (three beeps)
= long series of beeps (five beeps)
Note:
The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the
corresponding function is not available.
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Problem Solving

Beep Problem
pattern
Solution
Paper is jammed in the printer.
See "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 123.
The printer fails to change the paper.
Cut the paper at the top of it and press the
Pause or Front/Rear button.
Ribbon has jammed.
Remove and re-install the ribbon cartridge.
See page 127 for instructions.
Ribbon is not installed.
Install the ribbon cartridge and press the
Pause button. See page 127 for instructions.
The printer's top cover is open.
Close the cover.
— The print head is overheated.
Wait a few minutes; printing resumes
automatically once the print head cools.
An unknown printer error has occurred.
Turn off the printer and leave it off for several
minutes; then turn on the printer again. If the
error recurs, contact your dealer.