Diagnosing The Problem; Error Indicators - Epson Stylus COLOR 300 User Manual

Diagnosing the Problem

If you find something wrong with your printer, you may be
able to solve the problem by:
Checking the "Error indicators" (see below)
Performing a "Printer operation check" (see the next page)
Applying the recommended solutions on the "Problems
and Solutions" (see page 6-5)

Error indicators

If your printer stops working and the lights on the control
panel are on or flashing, use the following table to diagnose
and fix the problem.
P
-
No paper is loaded in the
printer.
The paper is not loaded
correctly.
-
Paper has jammed in the
printer.
-
The ink cartridge is not
installed or is empty.
F
Printer failed.
F
An unknown printer error
has occurred.
N = on, F = flashing, - = irrelevant
6-2
Troubleshooting
V
S
Problem and Solution
Paper Out
N
-
Load paper in the sheet feeder; then press the
E
printer resumes printing.
Remove and reload the paper.
See " Loading Paper" in Chapter 3.
Paper Jam
F
-
Take all the paper out of the feeder, and
reload the paper. If the light continues to
flash, turn off the printer and gently pull all the
paper out of the printer. If it tears and pieces
remain inside the printer, open the printer
cover and remove the pieces of paper.
Ink Out
N -
Install or replace the ink cartridge (S020138).
See page 5-2.
Carriage Error
N N
Turn off the printer. After a few seconds turn it
on and try printing again. If the error is not
cleared, contact your dealer.
Unknown Printer Error
F F
Turn off the printer, and contact your dealer.
load/eject button to turn this light off. The