Solving Printing Problems - Epson 850 User Manual

Troubleshooting
All lights are off.
Possible cause
The printer is not receiving
power.
Only the P power light is on, but nothing prints.
Possible cause
The interface cable is not
connected securely.
The printer has an internal
problem.
The printer or application
software is installed
incorrectly.
Your computer doesn't have
enough memory to handle
the file you're printing.

Solving Printing Problems

If the printer won't print, first check that:
The printer is turned on and the Ppower light is on.
Paper is loaded in the printer.
The printer is plugged into a working electrical outlet that's
not controlled by a switch or timer.
The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and
computer.
If you still can't print, check the following solutions.
Solution
Try these solutions:
Make sure the printer is turned on.
Turn off the power and plug in the power cord securely.
Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a switch or timer and
is operable.
Solution
Turn off your printer and computer. Then make sure the cable is
connected securely and meets the printer's specifications.
Turn off the printer and computer, disconnect the interface cable,
and run a self test as described on page 6-3.
If the self test works, check your printer and application software
for correct installation. If you're printing on a network, you may
need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in
Appendix B.
Try one of the following:
Reduce the resolution of your image.
Select fewer colors or a lower resolution for your display or
monitor.
Add more memory to your computer.
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