Problems And Solutions - Epson FX-1180+ User Manual

Light status
f Paper Out
n Pause
f Pause
f Paper Out
f Pause
f Tear Off/Bin
f f Font light
f f Pitch light
n = on f = flashing
••• = three beeps, ••••• = five beeps

Problems and Solutions

Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have
simple solutions. Use the information in this section to find the cause
of and solution to printer problems that occur. Determine the type of
problem that occurred, and see the appropriate section below:
❏
"Power supply problems" on page 4-3
❏
"Paper loading or feeding problems" on page 4-4
❏
"Printing position problems" on page 4-7
❏
"Printing or printout quality problems" on page 4-9
4-2
Troubleshooting
Beep Problem
pattern
Solution
•••
Paper is jammed in the printer.
To clear the paper jam, see "Clearing Paper
Jams" on page 4-15.
— The print head is overheated.
Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing
automatically once the print head cools.
— The printer is in Micro Adjust mode
Make the adjustments as described on
page 2-27.
•••••
An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred.
Turn off the printer and leave it off for several
minutes; then turn on the printer again. If the error
recurs, contact your dealer.