Problems Printing From a Computer

Nothing Prints, Even Though the On Light Is On

Printing Noise Occurs, Even Though Nothing Prints

Noise Occurs When the Printer Sits for a While

No Printer Icon Appears in Windows Taskbar

Slow Printing

Cannot Print Over a Network

Nothing Prints, Even Though the On Light Is On

•	If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, make sure the USB cable is connected securely at both ends and meets the requirements.

•	You cannot print if one of the ink cartridges is expended; you may need to replace an ink cartridge.

•	Run a printer check. If the test page prints, make sure your software is installed correctly.

Printing Noise Occurs, Even Though Nothing Prints

•	Check to see if the print head nozzles are clogged.

•	Your Epson printer won’t operate properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions.

Noise Occurs When the Printer Sits for a While

Your Epson printer is performing routine maintenance.

No Printer Icon Appears in Windows Taskbar

Try restarting your computer. If you still don’t see the  icon, follow these steps:

1.	Do one of the following:

Windows 7:
Click and select Devices and Printers.

Windows Vista:
Click , select Control Panel, and click Printer under Hardware and Sound.

Windows XP:
Click Start, select Control Panel, then select Printers and Faxes (or Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes).

2.	Right-click your Epson printer and select Printing Preferences.

3.	Click the Maintenance tab.

4.	Click the Speed & Progress button, then click the Monitoring Preferences button.

5.	Click the Shortcut Icon box. Then click OK to close the open windows.

Slow Printing

Make sure your system meets the requirements. If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed. You may also need to:

•	Clear space on your hard drive or run a defragmentation utility.

•	Close programs that you’re not using.

•	Increase your system’s memory.

•	If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable, use a computer with a high-speed USB 2.0 port.

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If you installed the printer on a wireless network, use a computer and a router or wireless access point with 802.11g or 802.11n. Try moving the printer and your wireless router or access point closer together. Also avoid placing the printer next to large metal objects (such as a filing cabinet), microwave ovens, or 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

For the fastest printing, try these tips:

•	Choose Black/Grayscale in your printer settings if your document doesn’t include color.

•	For Windows, choose Draft for the Quality Option.

•	For Macintosh, set the Quality/Speed slider to Speed.

•	Make sure Quiet Mode is not selected.

•	If your printer is to a USB hub, disconnect unused USB devices.

Cannot Print Over a Network

•	Make sure you set up your software properly for network printing. See the printed Quick Guide for instructions.

•	Make sure that your computer and printer are both connected to the same wireless network.