Epson Stylus COLOR 3000 User Manual - Page 116
If you still can't print, check the following solutions., All lights are off., Only the, light is
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Troubleshooting If you still can't print, check the following solutions. All lights are off. Possible cause The printer is not receiving power. Solution Turn off the power and plug in the power cord securely. Only the Operate light is on, but nothing prints. Possible cause Solution The interface cable is not connected securely or does not meet both the printer and computer specifications. Turn off your printer and computer. Then make sure the cable is connected securely and meets both the printer and computer specifications. For printer specifications, see Appendix B. For computer specifications, see your computer documentation. The printer has an internal Turn off the printer and computer, disconnect the interface cable, problem. and run a printer self test as described on page 6-2. Your printer or application software is installed incorrectly. If the self test prints correctly, check your printer and application software for correct installation. If you're printing on a network, make sure you set up your printer as described in Chapter 4. Your computer doesn't have enough memory to handle the data in the file you are printing. Try one of the following: ◗ Reduce the resolution of your image. ◗ Select fewer colors or a lower resolution for your monitor. ◗ Add more memory to your computer. Printing is stalled in Spool Manager (Windows 95/98/Me) or the Windows NT print queue. Delete the stalled print jobs in Spool Manager or the Windows NT print queue and resume printing. See Chapter 4 for instructions. Printing is stalled in Monitor2 (Macintosh). Open the Extensions folder, EPSON folder, and Spool folder. Then delete any queued files. The print heads are clogged or the ink cartridges are too old. If the printer sounds like it's trying to print but doesn't print anything, clean the print heads; see Chapter 5 for instructions. If cleaning doesn't help, replace the cartridges. For information on cartridge life and replacement instructions, see Chapter 5. You're using an incompatible optional interface board or one with mismatched settings. Check the specifications for your interface board and cable, making sure they match your computer's settings (see your computer manual). Also make sure the Network I/F setting is turned on in default-setting mode (see page B-8). 6-8