Epson SQ-2550 User Manual page 39

Problem
The print head moves,
but nothing is printed.
The print is faint
or uneven.
Dots are missing in
the printed characters
or graphics.
A B C D
The printout has a
blurred appearance.
ABCD
If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact
your EPSON dealer.
Solution
The printer may not have been charged
with ink. Turn off
turn the printer on again while holding
down both the
buttons to start the ink charging cycle.
Refer to l-16.
The print head nozzles may be clogged.
Press the
ON LINE
printer off line. Then press both the
and
LINE LINE FEED
print head cleaning cycle.
Your may not be using the correct type
of paper for your printer. Make sure the
surface of the paper is not too rough or
too smooth. Although most types of
business correspondence quality paper
works well with the SQ, you should
always test the paper you
before buying it in large quantities.
You may not be printing on the correct
side of your paper. Test both sides of
your paper to determine which gives
you the best print quality.
Testing the Printer
printer, and then
the
and
ON LINE LINE FEED
button to set the
buttons to start the
want to
Setting Up the Printer
ON
use
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