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Problem
Solution
The printer does not
print (continued).
The printer sounds like
it is printing, but
nothing is printed.
The printer makes a
strange noise, the
beeper sounds several
times, and the printer
stops abruptly.
The ON LINE light is
flickering but the
printer does not print,
or it stops printing
abruptly.
The print is faint or
uneven.
Printed characters
have parts missing at
the bottom as shown
here.
ABCD
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed
properly. Turn off the printer, reinstall the
ribbon cartridge, and take up any slack in
the ribbon.
The ribbon may be worn. Replace the
ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 6.
This indicates an error in printer operation.
Turn off the printer, check for paper jams
or other problems; then turn the printer
back on. If the printer still does not print
correctly, contact the store where you
purchased your printer or call the Epson
toll-free number (1-800-922-8911).
The print head is overheated. Wait a few
minutes; the printer resumes printing
automatically when the print head cools.
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed
properly. Remove the ribbon cartridge and
reinstall it. Make sure the cartridge hooks
are inserted securely into the printer. See
Chapter 1.
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Troubleshooting