Solving Problems; Diagnosing Printer Problems - Epson Stylus Photo R260 Printer Basics Manual

Solving Problems

See "Diagnosing Printer Problems" below to help determine what the cause of
your printer problem may be. If you cannot solve the problem, see "Where To Get
Help" on page 66.

Diagnosing Printer Problems

First, check the printer's lights (see below) or run a printer check (see page 56).
Lights
Green P power light
flashes
Red paper out light
)
is on and green P
power light flashes
Red paper out light
)
and green P power
light flash
Red H ink light flashes
Explanation
The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink
cartridge, charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
If you're printing on paper, your paper ran out or multiple
pages have fed at once. Make sure you push the tray lever
up to set the front tray to the paper (lower) position. Then,
load more paper and press the
printing.
If you're printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is not
inserted. Follow the instructions beginning on page 27 to
insert the tray, then press the
If you're printing on paper, it is jammed in the printer.
Press the ) paper button to eject the paper. If that
doesn't work, turn off the printer, open the cover, and pull
the paper out from the front, including any torn pieces.
Then turn on the printer, reload paper, and press the
paper button.
If you're printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray has
not ejected. Pull out the tray and press the
button.
One of the cartridges is nearly expended. Check the
message that appears on your screen to determine which
cartridge is nearly expended or follow the instructions in
"Checking the Ink Supply" on page 44. Make sure you
have a replacement cartridge.
paper button to resume
)
) paper button.
) paper
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