Running A Printer Check - Epson Stylus Photo 890 Basic Manual

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Running a Printer Check

You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer
itself or some other source. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then disconnect the
interface cable from the printer.
2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
3. Hold down the b maintenance button, then press and release the Ppower
button. Continue holding down the b maintenance button until the Ppower
light starts to flash, then release it.
The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a
nozzle check pattern. Only the nozzle check pattern is shown below. (If the
pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see page 73.)
4. To end the check, turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then
reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer.
Jammed paper may be blocking movement of the print head,
or you may have an internal error. Turn off the printer, open
the cover, and check for any jammed paper. Also, make sure
you removed all the packing material, as described on the
Start Here poster. Then turn the printer back on. If the error
isn't cleared, contact your dealer or EPSON. See page 96 for
contact information.
When both lights are off, the printer is not receiving power.
Try these solutions:
Make sure the printer is turned on.
Turn off the printer, plug in the power cord securely, and
turn on the printer again.
Make sure the outlet is working and is not controlled by a
switch or timer. If in doubt, try using another outlet.
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