Epson STYLUS CX3600 Basic Operation Manual Download Page 15

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Using the Error Light and Other 
Lights to Diagnose Errors

You can identify many common problems by 
checking the Error light and other lights on the 
control panel. If the product stops working and the 
Error light is on, use the following table to diagnose 
the problem, and then try the recommended 
solution.

Note:

The problems and solutions listed in this table apply when 
the product is being used as a stand-alone product. Refer 
to the Online Reference Guide for detailed solutions on 
problems that may occur when using the product from a 
computer.

Clearing Jammed Paper

If paper is jammed inside this product, the Error light 
flashes. You may be able to clear the jammed paper 
using the Control Panel. Follow the instructions 
below.

1.

Press the 

x

Start Color button to eject the 

jammed paper. If the jammed paper is not 
ejected, go on to the next step.

2.

Locate where the paper is jammed.

If the paper is jammed at the paper feeding 
position or the ejecting position

, gently pull all 

of the paper out by hand.

If the paper is jammed inside this product

press the 

P

 On button to turn off this product. 

Open the scanner unit, and then remove all of 
the paper inside by hand, including any torn 
pieces. Then close the scanner unit and press the 

P

 On button. 

Error light 
status

Cause

Solution

On 

No paper is 
loaded in the 
sheet feeder.

Load paper in the 
sheet feeder, and 
then press the 

x

 Start 

Color button to 
continue. Press the 

y

Stop button to 

cancel.

Multiple pages 
have been fed 
into the sheet 
feeder.

Remove and reload 
the paper, and then 
press the 

x

 Start Color 

button to continue. 
Press the 

y

Stop 

button to cancel.

Flashing

A Paper jam 
has occurred.

Press the 

x

 Start Color 

button. If the paper 
jam is not cleared, 
remove the jammed 
paper by hands. See 
“Clearing Jammed 
Paper” on page 15.

Off/
Ink light 
flashing

An ink 
cartridge is 
running low on 
ink.

Open the scanner 
unit, and then press 
the 

H

 Ink button to 

move the print head 
to the affected 
cartridge. Obtain a 
replacement 
cartridge for that 
color ink.

Off/
Ink light on

An ink 
cartridge is 
empty, or not 
installed.

An error has 
occurred with 
an ink 
cartridge.

Open the scanner 
unit, and then press 
the 

H

Ink button to 

move the print head 
to the 

_

position of 

the empty cartridge 
and replace or install 
the cartridge. 
See “Replacing an 
Ink Cartridge” on 
page 11.

Flashing 
fast/
“H” flashing 
in the LED 
window

The adjust 
lever 
is set at the 

^

position 

when copying 
using the 
control panel.

Set the adjust lever to 
the 

m

position. If you 

set the adjust lever to 
the 

^

position to 

avoid blurry or 
smeared printouts, 
press the 

x

Start 

Color button to 
continue. 
Press the 

y

Stop 

button to cancel.

On/
Ink light on/
All other 
lights and 
“E” in the 
LED window 
flashing

A part in this 
product needs 
replacing.

Contact your dealer.

All lights 
and “E” in 
the LED 
window 
flashing

Error occurs in 
the parts in this 
product.

Turn this product off, 
and then back on. 
Then make sure the 
transportation lock is 
released. If the error 
message still 
appears, contact 
your dealer.

Error light 
status

Cause

Solution

Summary of Contents for STYLUS CX3600

Page 1: ...Printing or Scanning Printing from Your Computer 9 Scanning to Your Computer 9 Canceling Printing 9 Replacing Ink Cartridges Choosing Ink Cartridges 10 Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement 10 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 11 Maintenance Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Remaining Ink Levels 13 Cleaning the Print Head 13 Aligning the Print Head 14 Troubleshooting Using the Error Light and Other ...

Page 2: ...ing and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs fro...

Page 3: ...t the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating If you plan to use this product in Germany the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for this product When handling ink cartridges Do not shake the ink cartridge after remov...

Page 4: ...ll be made To make between 10 and100 copies make sure that is displayed then insert the same amount of sheets in the feeder as the number of copies you want made If you make up to 99 copies a paper outerror will occur when this product finishes making copies and runs out of paper To clear the error press the y Stop button 1 appears in the LED window if this button is pressed when is displayed Plai...

Page 5: ...to use it until it is empty On Indicates that an ink cartridge is empty or missing Copy LED window 1 to 9 Indicates the number of copies Indicates that 100 copies will be made E Indicates that an error has occurred H Indicates that the adjust lever has been set to the position L Indicates that the adjust lever has been set to the standard m position dot Indicates that the control panel is operatin...

Page 6: ...ide it into the sheet feeder 5 Slide the left edge guide so that it meets the left edge of the paper Note Always load paper short edge first into the sheet feeder Make sure that the paper stack is flush with or lower than the triangular load limit mark on the edge guide Make sure that the paper is loaded under the tabs inside the edge guides Ensure that you set the adjust lever to the m position I...

Page 7: ... as shown in the following table Refer to the appropriate section that follows for the detailed procedures on making copies with each mode Standard Copying 1 Follow the steps in Loading Paper on page 6 2 Follow the steps in Placing a Photo or Document on the Document Table on page 7 3 Press the Copy button repeatedly until the desirednumberofcopiesisdisplayedintheLED window Note To make between 10...

Page 8: ...hoto Paper 5 Press the paper size button to select A4 or 10x15 For moreinformation aboutselectingpapersize see Buttons on page 4 6 Press the Fit to Page button The Fit to Page light comes on 7 Proceed with step 6 in Standard Copying on page 7 Small Margin Copying 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in Standard Copying on page 7 2 Press the paper type button to select Photo Paper Note You cannot make a copy with...

Page 9: ...ation you are using For details see the documentation provided with your application For detailed information on print settings see the Online Reference Guide Scanning to Your Computer 1 Follow the steps in Placing a Photo or Document on the Document Table on page 7 2 Start EPSON Smart Panel For more information see Starting EPSON Smart Panel in the Online Reference Guide 3 Click the Scan and Save...

Page 10: ...tely following the removal of the current ink cartridge If the ink cartridge is not installed promptly the print head may dry out rendering it unable to print Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from its package Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge otherwise ink will leak This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip The IC ...

Page 11: ...ves to the ink cartridge replacement position without moving to the ink cartridge check position Proceed to step 5 c Caution Do not move the print head by hand as this may damage this product Always press the H Ink button to move it 4 Press the H Ink button If more than one ink cartridge is empty or low the print head moves so that the empty or low ink cartridge is indicated by the _ mark This occ...

Page 12: ...icks into place then close the scanner unit 10 Press the H Ink button The unit begins charging the ink delivery system This process takes about one minute to complete When the ink charging process is finished The On light stops flashing and remains lit and the Ink light goes out c Caution The On light continues to flash while this product performs the ink charging operation Never turn off this pro...

Page 13: ...e these problems by cleaning the print head which ensures that the nozzles are delivering ink properly Note Print head cleaning uses both color and black ink To avoidwastingink cleantheprintheadonlyifthecopy quality drops for example blurred printout incorrect or missing color Before cleaning the print head perform the nozzle check first to see if it really needs to be cleaned This saves ink If th...

Page 14: ...ded 1 Make sure that this product is turned off 2 Make sure that the adjust lever is set to the m position 3 Load A4 paper in the sheet feeder 4 Press the P On button while pressing the Copy button An alignment pattern is printed 5 Look at the alignment pattern and find the patch which is most evenly printed with no noticeable streaks or lines Press the Copy button until the number for that patch ...

Page 15: ...or button to continue Press the y Stop button to cancel Multiple pages have been fed into the sheet feeder Remove and reload the paper and then press the x Start Color button to continue Press the y Stop button to cancel Flashing A Paper jam has occurred Press the x Start Color button If the paper jam is not cleared remove the jammed paper by hands See Clearing Jammed Paper on page 15 Off Ink ligh...

Page 16: ... accéder à l AIDE EN LIGNE http www epson fr support services index shtml pour accéder aux SERVICES du support technique For user in Germany EPSON Service Center c o Exel Hünxe GmbH Werner Heisenberg Strase 2 46569 Hünxe For user in Italy EPSON Italia S p a Via M Viganò de Vizzi 93 95 20092 Cinisello Balsamo MI Tel 02 660 321 Fax 02 612 36 22 Assistenza e Servizio Clienti TECHNICAL HELPDESK 02 268...

Page 17: ...s for the operating conditions of this product Model 100 120V 220 240V Input voltage range 90 to 132V 198 to 240V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption Approx 12 W Standalone copying ISO10561 Letter pattern Approx 2 5 W in sleep mode Approx 0 2 W in power off mode Approx 12 W Standalone copying ISO10561 Letter pattern Approx 2 5 W in sleep mode Approx 0 4 W in power off m...

Page 18: ...nt quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout or these areas may be smeared The precise margins vary slightly depending on the loading conditions Standard Copy Small Margins Copy Borderless Copy A top margin 3 0 mm 0 12 1 5 mm 0 6 0 mm B L left margin 3 0 mm 0 12 1 5 mm 0 6 0 mm B R right margin 3 0 mm 0 12 1 5 mm 0 6 0 mm C bottom margin 3 0 mm 0 12 1 5 mm 0 6 0 mm A C B L B ...

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