Epson DFX-9000 - Page 122

Epson DFX 9000 Revision B
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 115
Printing-related failure Troubleshooting procedure
The printer does
not receive or does
not print data sent
from the host
computer.
The printer does not print at all. Perform the following and check functionality after each step.
1. Check that the data interface cable is functional and connected correctly to the
printer and host computer.
2. Make sure the top cover is closed.
3. Check the Pause LED. If it is lit, press the Pause button.
The printer prints the self test, but will
not print data from the host computer.
1. Enter Setup Mode on the Control Panel, and make sure the interface setting
matches the connection to the host computer.
2. Replace the interface cable.
3. Check the host computer.
4. Replace the ROM BOARD (p.137).
The printer will not print a self test. 1. Verify that the CARRIER CABLE UNIT (p.189) is correctly connected to the
PRINT HEAD and ROM BOARD.
2. Replace the ROM BOARD (p.137).
The print results
differ from the
data sent from the
host computer.
The printer prints the self test, but does
not correctly print data from the host
computer.
1. Make sure that the application software is correctly configured for the printer.
2. Enter Setup Mode on the Control Panel, and make sure the interface setting
matches the connection to the host computer.
3. Replace the interface cable.
4. Check the host computer.
5. Replace the ROM BOARD (p.137).
The printer prints incorrectly, even for
the self test.
1. Verify that the CARRIER CABLE UNIT (p.189) is correctly connected to the
PRINT HEAD and ROM BOARD.
2. Replace the ROM BOARD (p.137).
The printer does not start printing. Check the Pause LED. If it is lit, press the Pause button.