Epson LQ-300 User Manual - Page 76

The Print is Faint or Uneven, stops printing.

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The printer makes a strange noise, beeps once, and then abruptly stops printing. Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. Let the print head cool. Then try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer. The beeper sounds once and the Pause light comes on. An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and turn it on again. If the Pa use light stays on, check for a paper jam or ribbon jam. Turn the printer off and clear the jam. If an error occurs when you switch between single sheets and continuous paper, make sure the paper-release lever is in the correct position. If the printer still does not work correctly, turn off the printer and contact your dealer or qualified service person. The print is faint or uneven Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See page 1-6. The printout is faint. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on page 1-6. 3-4 Troubleshooting

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The printer makes a strange noise, beeps once, and then abruptly
stops printing.
Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or
other problems. Let the print head cool. Then try to print again.
If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer.
The beeper sounds once and the
Pause
light comes on.
An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and turn it on again.
If the
Pa use
light stays on, check for a paper jam or ribbon jam.
Turn the printer off and clear the jam.
If an error occurs when you switch between single sheets and
continuous paper, make sure the paper-release lever is in the
correct position.
If the printer still does not work correctly, turn off the printer
and contact your dealer or qualified service person.
The print is faint or uneven
Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom.
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See
page 1-6.
The printout is faint.
The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as
described on page 1-6.
3-4 Troubleshooting