Diagnosing Printer Problems; Checking The Control Panel Lights - Epson Stylus Photo 780 Printer Basics Manual

Diagnosing Printer Problems

You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer's control panel lights, as
described below, or running a printer check, as described on page 47.

Checking the Control Panel Lights

ink cartridge replacement button
Follow the guidelines below when you check the control panel lights.
P is on
b
is on
b flashes
P is off
and
is on
b
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error light
The Ppower light is on when the printer is ready to print. It flashes
when the printer is receiving a print job, charging ink, or cleaning the
print head.
When the b error light is on, paper is out or loaded incorrectly, or you
have a paper jam. If necessary, load or reload paper and press the
maintenance button. If paper is jammed, press the
b
button to try to clear the jam. If that doesn't work, turn off the printer
and gently pull out all the paper. Turn on the printer and press the
maintenance button to resume printing.
b
When the error light is on and your paper is loaded correctly and not
b
jammed, you need to replace an ink cartridge. Determine which
cartridge is out of ink and replace the cartridge as described on page 37
and page 39.
When the error light flashes, your ink supply is low. Determine
b
which cartridge is low as described on page 38 and make sure you
have a replacement cartridge.
When the Ppower light is off and the
paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off the
printer, open the cover, and check inside for any jammed paper. Then
turn the printer back on. If the lights are still in the same state, contact
your dealer or EPSON; see page 55 for contact information.
power light
power button
maintenance button
error light is on, jammed
b
maintenance
b