Epson LQ-2170 Printer User Manual


 
The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and then
abruptly stops printing.
Turn off the printer and let the print head cool. Then, check for
a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. Try to print
again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your
dealer.
The printer beeps several times.
An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and turn it on again.
If the printer beeps three times, check to see if the paper has
run out or the printer cover is open.
If the printer beeps five times, check for a paper jam and make
sure the paper release lever is in the correct position.
If the printer beeps once, you may have tried an invalid control
panel operation. Review the control panel functions in Chapter 3.
If the printer still does not work correctly, turn it off 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
Chapter 1 for installation instructions.
The printout is faint.
The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as
described in Chapter 1.
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