Epson Stylus C62 Printer Basics - Page 47

Printer Problems, printing, but nothing prints.

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Printer Problems Only the green P power light is on, but nothing prints. I Make sure the interface cable is securely connected at both ends and meets the system requirements on pages 57 and 58. I Run a printer check as described on page 40. If the check page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly. I If you're printing on a network, you need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in your on-screen Reference Guide. The printer sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. I Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see page 27. I The printer won't operate properly if it's tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface. Your printer makes noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while. Your printer is performing routine maintenance. 42 Solving Problems Printing is too slow. Make sure your system meets the requirements listed on pages 57 and 58. If you're printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements. You may also need to: I Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility. I Close programs that you're not using. I Increase your system's memory. For the fastest printing, try these tips: I Select Draft as the Quality type (Windows) or set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed (Macintosh). I In the Advanced window, turn High Speed on (Windows) or MicroWeave® off and High Speed on (Macintosh). I If your printer is connected to a hub, disconnect any unused USB devices. I If you're using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode on your computer's parallel port. See your computer documentation or the manufacturer for instructions.

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42
Solving Problems
Printer Problems
Only the
green
P
power light is
on, but nothing prints.
Make sure the interface cable is
securely connected at both ends
and meets the system
requirements on pages 57
and 58.
Run a printer check as described
on page 40. If the check page
prints, make sure your software
is installed correctly.
If you
re printing on a network,
you need to set up your printer
for network printing, as
described in your on-screen
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 27.
The printer won
t operate
properly if it
s tilted or at an
angle. Place it on a flat, stable
surface.
Your printer makes noise when
you turn it on or after it has been
sitting for a while.
Your printer is performing routine
maintenance.
Printing is too slow.
Make sure your system meets the
requirements listed on pages 57
and 58. If you
re printing a
high-resolution image, you need
more than the minimum
requirements. You may also need to:
Clear space on your hard drive
or run a defragmentation utility.
Close programs that you
re not
using.
Increase your system
s memory.
For the fastest printing, try these
tips:
Select
Draft
as the Quality type
(Windows) or set the
Quality/Speed slider to
Speed
(Macintosh).
In the Advanced window, turn
High Speed
on (Windows) or
MicroWeave
®
off and
High
Speed
on (Macintosh).
If your printer is connected to a
hub, disconnect any unused
USB devices.
If you
re using the parallel port,
enable ECP/DMA mode on
your computer
s parallel port.
See your computer
documentation or the
manufacturer for instructions.