Suddenly The Printer Cannot Print Using A Usb Connection; Printout Problems; Printout Is Scuffed Or Color Is Missing; Banding Or Unexpected Colors Appear - Epson ET-16500 User Manual

User's Guide
"Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report" on page 34
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"Cannot Connect from Devices Even Though Network Settings are No Problem" on page 190
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Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print Using a USB
Connection
❏ Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Right-click on the printer icon displayed on the computer, and
then select Remove Device. Next, connect the USB cable to the computer and try a test print. If printing is
possible, the setup is complete.
❏ Follow the steps in the paper manual bundled with the printer to setup the printer again.

Printout Problems

Printout is Scuffed or Color is Missing

If you have not used the printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink drops may not be
discharged. Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
Related Information
"Checking and Cleaning the Print Head" on page 142
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Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear

The print head nozzles may be clogged. Perform a nozzle check to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
Related Information
"Checking and Cleaning the Print Head" on page 142
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Solving Problems
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