Printing Problems And Solutions - Epson LX-810 User Manual

Testing the Printer

Printing problems and solutions

If the self test does not print properly, check the print head area
and the control panel. If the paper is jammed, turn off the printer.
Then remove the paper using the platen knob and load a new
sheet. Make sure that all the packing material and shipping
restraints have been removed from inside the printer. Also see
Chapter 7 for further troubleshooting information.
Problem
The printer does not
print.
The printer sounds
is
like it printing,
but nothing is
printed.
The test did not
print when you
ON LINE
pressed the
button.
The print is faint or
uneven.
Printed characters
have parts missing
at the bottom.
A B C D
Setting Up the Printer
1-24
Solution
The ribbon may not be installed properly.
Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon
cartridge and take up any slack in the
ribbon. See page 1-8.
The ribbon may be worn. Replace the
ribbon cartridge. See page 6-4.
Turn off the printer and repeat the self
test. Make sure you hold down the FORM
FEED or LINE FEED button the entire time
you are turning on the printer. See page
1-17.
Turn off the printer and disconnect the
cable from the computer. Try the self test
again.
The ribbon cartridge may not be properly
installed. Remove the ribbon cartridge and
reinstall it. Make sure the cartridge hooks
are inserted securely into the printer. See
page 1-8.