Epson LQ-570e User Manual

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Printing or printout quality problems
The printer does not print when the computer sends data.
 Cause
What to do
The printer is paused.
Press the Pause button.
The interface cable is not 
plugged in securely.
Check that both ends of the cable 
between the printer and the computer 
are plugged in securely. If the cable is 
connected correctly, run a self test as 
described later in this chapter.
Your interface cable does not 
meet the printer and/or 
computer specifications.
Use an interface cable that meets the 
requirements of both the printer and 
computer. See “Optional interface 
cards” on page A-4 and y
our 
computer’s documentation.
Your software is not 
properly set up for your 
printer.
Select your printer from the Windows 
desktop or in your application. If 
necessary, install or reinstall the 
printer driver software as described in 
Chapter 1.
The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops 
abruptly
Cause
What to do
The paper thickness lever is 
set incorrectly.
Set the paper thickness lever to match 
the thickness of your paper. See 
“Setting the Paper Thickness Lever” 
on page 2-4.
The ribbon has too much 
slack, the ribbon has come 
loose, or the ribbon cartridge 
is not installed properly.
Remove any slack in the ribbon by 
turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or 
reinstall the ribbon cartridge as 
described in Chapter 1.