Epson LX-810 User Guide

Problems and Solutions
This chapter presents solutions to possible printer problems. If you
have difficulty achieving the desired printing result, first locate the
problem in the listing below and then see the appropriate page for
the solution. If these solutions do not solve your problem, see your
dealer or a qualified service person.
Power supply
l Power is not being supplied.
See 6-3.
Printing
. The printer does not print.
See 6-4.
. The print is faint or uneven.
See 6-5.
.
Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. See 6-5.
l Printed characters are not what you expected.
See 6-S.
l The print position is not what you expected.
See 6-6.
Paper handling
l Single sheets do not feed properly.
See 6-8.
l Continuous paper does not feed properly.
See 6-9.
Options
When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does
not feed properly.
See 6-10
Switching between the cut sheet feeder and the push
tractor does not work properly.
See 6-11
Using the pull tractor with the push tractor,
continuous paper does not feed properly.
See 6-11
With the roll paper holder, paper does not feed
properly.
See 6-13
With an optional interface, the printer does not
operate properly.
See 6-15
6-2
Troubleshooting

Epson LX-810 Specifications

General

Print Method	Impact dot matrix
Number of Pins	9
Character Sets	96 characters (USASCII)
Line Spacing	1/6 inch
Paper Path	Rear
Interface	Centronics parallel
Noise Level	55 dB (A)