Printout Problems - Epson EPL-5900L Reference Manual

The Ready light (green) 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 developer cartridge may
be empty.

Printout Problems

Some or all of the printout is garbled or printed as asterisks
Cause
The interface cable may not
be plugged in securely.
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Troubleshooting
What to do
Perform the procedure described in
"Connecting the Printer" in the Setup
Sheet.
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.
Replace the developer cartridge as
described under "Replacing the
Developer Cartridge" on page 96.
What to do
Make sure that both ends of the
interface cable are plugged in securely.