Epson LX-810 User Guide

Printing
This section supplies solutions for possible printing problems.
The printer does not print.
l The ON LINE tight is off.
Press the ON LINE button to put the printer on line.
If the ON LINE light comes on when you remove the printer
cable, either the cable or the interface is bad.
l The ON LINE tight
is on but nothing is printed.
Check that the software is installed properly for your
printer.
Check the software’s printer settings.
Check both ends of the interface cable between the printer
and the computer. Make sure your interface cable meets
both the printer and computer specifications.
l The PAPER OUT tight is on.
Load paper into the printer.
If paper is already loaded, the paper may be set too far to
the right for detection by the paper sensor. Move the paper
a little to the left.
l The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is
printed.
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the
section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1.
The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge.
Check the paper-thickness setting.
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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)