Epson Stylus COLOR 777i Printer Basics - Page 35

Printing Problems, Printing is too slow.

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Printing Problems Only the Ppower light is on, but nothing prints. s Make sure the interface cable is connected securely and that the cable meets the system requirements on page 39 and page 40. s Run a printer check as described on page 29. If the check page prints, make sure your printer and application software are installed correctly. s If you're printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your electronic Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 19. Printing is too slow. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on page 39 and page 40. If you're printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed. You may also need to: s Clear space on your hard disk or run a defragmentation utility. s Close open applications that you're not using. s Increase your system's memory (RAM). For the fastest printing, try the following: s Choose Black ink if your document doesn't include color. s Set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed. s In the printer software's Advanced dialog box, turn MicroWeave® off and turn High Speed on. s If you're using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode on your computer's parallel port for maximum print speeds. See your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions. Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while. Your printer is performing routine maintenance. 31

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Printing Problems
Only the
P
power light is on, but
nothing prints.
Make sure the interface cable is
connected securely and that the cable
meets the system requirements on
page 39 and page 40.
Run a printer check as described on
page 29. If the check page prints,
make sure your printer and
application software are installed
correctly.
If you’re printing on a network, you
need to set up your printer for
network printing, as described in
your electronic
Reference Guide
.
The printer sounds as though it is
printing, but nothing prints.
Make sure the print head nozzles are not
clogged. To clean the print head, see
page 19.
Printing is too slow.
Make sure your system meets the
requirements listed on page 39 and
page 40. If you’re printing a
high-resolution image, you need more
than the minimum requirements listed.
You may also need to:
Clear space on your hard disk or run
a defragmentation utility.
Close open applications that you’re
not using.
Increase your system’s memory
(RAM).
For the fastest printing, try the
following:
Choose
Black
ink if your document
doesn’t include color.
Set the Quality/Speed slider to
Speed
.
In the printer software’s Advanced
dialog box, turn
MicroWeave
®
off
and turn
High Speed
on.
If you’re using the parallel port,
enable ECP/DMA mode on your
computer’s parallel port for
maximum print speeds. See your
computer documentation or the
manufacturer for instructions.
Your printer makes noise when you
turn it on or after it has been sitting
for a while.
Your printer is performing routine
maintenance.