Ericsson SP4900HDR User Manual

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Solving Problems
Solving Operational Problems
If you can’t turn the printer on, if it stops printing unexpectedly, or if 
nothing prints, check the following: 
Paper is loaded correctly.
The printer is plugged securely into a working electrical outlet that’s not 
controlled by a switch or timer.
The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and your system.
The voltage supplied by the electrical outlet matches the voltage on the 
printer’s rating label. If not, turn off the power and unplug the power 
cord immediately. Contact your service provider for assistance; see 
page 13 for details.
If none of these suggestions help, try the solutions below.
The bottom edge of your 
print is smeared.
◗ The paper is curled toward the printable side. Flatten the paper or curl it 
toward the other side. 
◗ Make sure the Media Type setting in your printer software is correct.
◗ If you’re printing on non-Epson media, you may need to adjust the paper 
thickness setting or drying time. Use your printer software (page 97 for Mac 
OS X or page 77 for Windows) to choose the correct setting. When you’re 
done printing with a custom paper configuration, be sure to return the 
setting to standard (STD). 
◗ If printing on thick paper, the PLATEN GAP setting may be incorrect. Use the 
control panel to change the setting to WIDE or WIDER; see page 57.
Problem
Solution 
Problem
Solution
The printer stops printing 
unexpectedly.
◗ If the 
light is flashing, the printer is performing a maintenance 
procedure or waiting for ink to dry. Check the display message and lights on 
the control panel. Wait until the light stops flashing.
◗ Check the display message and lights on the control panel to see if an error 
has occurred. Follow the instructions for the messages beginning on 
page 144.
The printer sounds as if it’s 
printing, but nothing prints.
◗ Follow the instructions beginning on page 120 to clean the print head.
◗ Communication between the computer and printer may have been 
momentarily interrupted. Try restarting the computer and printing again.