Testing the Printer
Problem
Solution
The printout is faint
or uneven.
The printout is faint.
Parts of printed
characters are missing,
as shown here:
ABCD
The bottom parts of
printed characters are
missing as shown here:
ABCD
A blank line runs
through your
characters, as shown
here:
The ribbon may be worn out. A worn
ribbon can damage the print head and
should be replaced. Install a new ribbon
cartridge as soon as
possible.
See page
6-4.
There is either too much slack in the
ribbon or the ribbon is caught on
something. Stop printing, turn off the
printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge.
See page
1-9.
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed
properly. Turn off the printer, remove the
ribbon cartridge, and then reinstall it.
Make sure the cartridge hooks are inserted
securely into the printer. See page 1-11.
The print head is damaged. Stop printing
and contact your Epson dealer to have the
print head replaced.
If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your
Epson dealer.
Setting Up the Printer
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