Epson DFX-9000 - Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms

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3.3.3 Troubleshooting based on symptoms
This section describes the troubleshooting based on symptoms of the
printer.
Table 3-6. Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms
Symptom Status Reference
The printer does
not perform, or
does not
complete,
initialization
after the power
is turned on.
None of the Control Panel LEDs
light.
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The Control Panel LEDs all light, but
stay on.
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Normal Control Panel LED
operation (all LEDs light briefly, but
only the Power LED stays lit).
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A Fatal Error message is displayed
on the LCD.
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Printing-related
trouble
The printer does not receive or does
not print data sent from the host
computer.
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The print results differ from the data
sent from the host computer.
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The printer does not start printing. Page 115
Some dots are missing, or
unnecessary dots are printed.
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The printout is spaced incorrectly. Page 116
The printout appears dirty, or there is
ribbon ink or contamination on the
printout.
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The printout is faint, or the printed
characters have uneven upper or
lower edges.
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Ribbon-related
trouble
The printout is partially printed
white or the ribbon is disengaged.
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Ribbon jam frequently occurs, or is
frequently indicated.
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Table 3-6. Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms
Symptom Status Reference