Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 User Manual

The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds
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several times, and the printer stops abruptly.
Turn off the printer and check for paper jams, a jammed
ribbon, or other problems and try to print again. If the
printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer or a
qualified service person.
The print is faint or uneven.
Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom.
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The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the
section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1.
The printout is faint.
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The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge.
Check that the paper-thickness lever is set correctly for the
paper you are using.
Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics.
A tine of dots is missing in the printout.
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The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your
dealer or a qualified service person to have the printer
serviced.
Dots are missing in random positions.
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There is either slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come
loose. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge.

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