Solving Problems; Diagnosing Problems - Epson Stylus Pro 7880 User Manual

Chapter 7:
Solving
Problems
As you use your printer, you may occasionally experience a problem. You
can diagnose the problem following the guidelines in this chapter or check
the FAQs at www.proimaging.epson.com. Then try the most likely solutions
until the problem is fixed.
This chapter provides instructions for the following:

Diagnosing problems

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Checking error messages and lights
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Improving print quality
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Solving operational problems
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Solving miscellaneous printing problems
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Solving paper problems, including clearing paper jams
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Solving problems with the optional Auto Take-Up Reel
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Uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver
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Diagnosing Problems
The printer includes a number of ways to help you diagnose problems:
To identify the most common problems, check the messages and lights
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on the control panel. See pages 164 through 168 for more information.
If you're using the Epson printer driver and Status Monitor utility,
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check your software for error messages. See page 134 for more
information.
To determine whether the problem is caused by the printer itself, print a
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status sheet from the control panel. See page 131 for instructions.
Review the FAQs at www.proimaging.epson.com for possible solutions.
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If none of the suggested solutions in this chapter solve your problem,
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contact Epson as described under "Where To Get Help" on page 13.
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