Epson Status Monitor; Running A Printer Operation Check (For B-508Dn Users) - Epson B-308 User Manual

EPSON Status Monitor

If a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the Status Monitor window.
Note:
When you use your printer as a shared printer on a network with the following combinations of computers,
the client operating systems are not able to communicate with the printer, so that some functions are not
available for that particular client.
Server
Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003
Windows 2000

Running a printer operation check (for B-508DN users)

If you are unable to determine the source of the problem, run a printer operation check to help you
determine whether the problem comes from the printer or your computer.
To run a printer operation check, follow these steps.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Disconnect the cable from the interface connector of the printer.
3. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
4. Turn on the printer and make sure that READY appears on the LCD screen.
5. Press the r Right button to enter Menu mode.
6. Press the d Down or u Up button to display TEST PRINT, and then press the OK or r Right
button.
7. Press the d Down or u Up button to display NOZZLE CHECK, and then press the OK or r Right
button.
8. Press the OK button to start printing a nozzle check pattern.
A test page prints showing a nozzle check pattern. If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the
print head.
& See "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 107.
Client
Windows 2000
Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003
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