Printout Problems - Epson Aculaser M1200 series User Manual

The Ready light is on but nothing prints
Cause
Your computer may not be properly connected to the
printer.
The interface cable may not be plugged in securely.
You may not be using the correct interface cable.
The application that you are using to print may be the
problem.
Your computer may not have enough memory to print
the data.

Printout Problems

Some or all of the printout is garbled or printed as asterisks
Cause
The interface cable may not be plugged in securely.
You may not be using the correct interface cable.
Position of the printout is not correct
Cause
The page length and margins are set incorrectly in your
application software.
EPSON AcuLaser M1200 Series
What to do
Perform the procedure described in the Setup Guide.
Check both ends of the cable between the printer and
the computer. Be sure to secure the connector using the
wire retaining clips.
If you are using the parallel interface, make sure you use
a double-shielded, twisted-pair interface cable no longer
than six feet in length.
If you are using the USB interface, use a Revision 2.0 cable.
Quit the application, and restart your computer. Then try
printing again.
Reduce the contents of the print job, or add memory to
your computer for a more permanent solution.
What to do
Make sure that both ends of the interface cable are
plugged in securely.
If you are using the parallel interface, make sure that the
cable is a double-shielded, twisted-pair interface cable
no more than six feet in length.
If you are using the USB interface, use a Revision 2.0 cable.
What to do
Make sure that you are using the correct page length
and margin settings in your application software.
User's Guide
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