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Running a Printer Check
You can run a printer check to determine whether a problem comes from
the printer itself or some other source. The printer check also shows how
much black and color ink you have left.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. Then
disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
2. Make sure letter-size or larger paper is loaded in the printer.
3. Hold down the
b
maintenance button, then press and release the
P
power button. Continue holding down the
b
maintenance
button until the
Processing
light starts to flash, then release it.
The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, black
and color ink percentages remaining, and a nozzle check pattern. (If
the pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head; see
page 66.)
4. Turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the
cable and turn on your printer and computer.
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If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your
memory card, software settings, the interface cable, or your
computer. Your software may not be installed correctly.
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If the check page doesn’t print, you may have a problem with your
printer. Try the suggestions in “Solving Problems Setting Up the
Printer or Installing Software” beginning on page 79. If nothing
works, contact your dealer or EPSON as described on page 91.
