Epson ET-M1100 Series - Printout Problems; Printout is Scuffed or Color is Missing

❏ Make sure the printer is not oine or pending.
If the printer is
oine
or pending, clear the
oine
or pending setting from the Printer menu.
❏ Make sure the printer is selected as the default printer from the Printer menu (there should be a check mark on
the menu item).
If the printer is not selected as the default printer, set it as the default printer. If there are multiple icons in
Control Panel > Vie w d e v ic e s a n d p r i n t e r s (Printers, Printers and Faxes), see the following to select the icon.
Example)
USB connection: EPSON XXXX Series
If you install the printer driver multiple times, copies of printer driver may be created. If copies such as "EPSON
XXXX Series (copy 1)" are created, right-click the copied driver icon, and then click Remove Device.
❏ Make sure the printer port is selected correctly in Property > Port from the Printer menu as follows.
Select "USBXXX" for a USB connection.
Checking the Printer Status from the Computer (Mac OS)
Make sure the printer status is not Pause.
Select System Preferences from the
menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then
double-click the printer. If the printer is paused, click Resume (or Resume Printer).
Printout Problems
Printout is
Scued
or Color is Missing
If you have not used the printer for a long time, the print head nozzles may be clogged and ink drops may not be
discharged. Perform a nozzle check, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
Related Information
& “Check if Nozzles are Clogged (Nozzle Check)” on page 53
& “
Relling
the Ink Tank” on page 47
User's Guide
Solving Problems
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