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96 Solving Problems
Running a Printer Check
You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from the printer
or some other source.
1. Turn off your printer and computer, then disconnect the printer’s interface cable.
2. Load letter-size paper in the sheet feeder.
3. Hold down the ) paper button, then press and release the P power button.
Continue to hold down the ) paper button until the P power light flashes.
4. A test page prints the printer’s ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern.
■ If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings,
interface cable, or computer, or your software may not be installed correctly.
■ If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your printer.
Try the suggestions in “Problems and Solutions” beginning on page 97.
5. Turn off the printer, connect the interface cable, and turn on your printer and
computer.
Green P power light
flashes
Red
) paper light flashes
slowly
Red
H ink light flashes
slowly
An unknown printer error has occurred.
Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on
again. If the lights are still flashing, contact your dealer or
Epson; see page 105.
Lights Explanation