Operation - Epson Stylus 1520 User Manual

The printer does not work and the control panel lights are off.
Cause
The power cord is not
properly plugged into the
electrical outlet.
The printer is turned off.
The electrical outlet is
controlled by an outside
switch or automatic timer.
The outlet is out of order.

Operation

The Operate light is on but nothing prints.
Cause
The interface cable is not
plugged in securely.
Your interface cable does not
meet both the printer and
computer specifications.
10-8
Troubleshooting
What to do
Turn off the Operate button, make
sure the power cord is firmly plugged
into the electrical outlet, and turn on
the Operate button. If the control
panel lights still don't come on, contact
your dealer.
Turn on the Operate button. The
Operate light will come on.
Use a different outlet.
Plug another electrical device into the
outlet to determine whether the outlet
is working. If it is not, use a different
outlet.
What to do
Confirm that both ends of the cable
between the printer and the computer
are fastened securely.
If the cable is connected correctly, run
a self test as described on page 10-4.
Use an interface cable that meets both
printer and computer specifications.
See Appendix C.