Solving Problems; Checking The Printer's Lights - Epson Stylus C86 Quick Manual

Solving Problems

Checking the Printer's Lights

Lights
Green power
light flashes
Red paper light
is on
Red paper light
flashes
Red ink light
flashes
Red ink light
is on
Green power
light and red ink
light are on
Red paper and
ink lights flash
alternately
Green power
light is off; red
paper and
ink lights flash
Explanation
The printer is receiving a print job, replacing an ink cartridge,
charging ink, or cleaning the print head.
Your paper ran out. Load more paper, then press the
paper button to resume printing.
Paper is jammed in the printer. Press the
eject the paper. If that doesn't work, turn off the printer, open
the cover, and pull the paper out from the front, including any
torn pieces. Then turn on the printer, reload paper, and press
the paper button.
One of the cartridges is low on ink. Check the message that
appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is low.
Make sure you have a replacement cartridge.
One of the cartridges is out of ink or not installed. Make sure
you have a replacement cartridge, then follow the steps on
page 23 to install it.
If you have just installed a new cartridge, it may be
incompatible with the printer or incorrectly installed. Reinstall
it or replace it with the correct cartridge.
An ink cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall it as
described on page 25.
Paper may be blocking movement of the print head. Turn off
the printer, then open the cover and remove any jammed
paper or other foreign objects. Turn the printer back on. If the
lights are still on, contact your dealer or Epson as described
on page 30.
The printer may have an internal error. Turn off the printer,
wait a few seconds, and turn it on again. If the lights are still
flashing, contact your dealer or Epson as described on
page 30.
paper button to
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