User manual EPSON STYLUS COLOR 900

[. . . ] Most DOS software programs include a driver for EPSON ESC/P 2TM printers, and require you to select the printer name from a list to install the printer driver. To take advantage of your printer's advanced built-in scalable fonts and graphics handling, you must select an appropriate driver. If your printer is not included in the list, contact your software manufacturer to obtain updated software. If the manufacturer does not have an updated printer driver for your printer, select an alternative printer name from those below, starting from the top. [. . . ] The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK). Define the problem from those below and apply the recommended solutions. If you want to improve print quality, see the following problems and solutions. Try one or more of these solutions: t t t Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. Clean the print heads to clear clogged ink nozzles. Try one or more of these solutions: t t t Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. Clean the print heads to clear clogged ink nozzles. Try one or more of these solutions: t t t Make sure your paper is not damaged, dirty, or old. Also, make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. Clean the print heads to clear clogged ink nozzles. Try one or more of these solutions: t t Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. If colors are still incorrect or missing, replace the ink cartridge. Try one or more of these solutions: t t t Make sure the paper is dry and the printable side is face up. If you're printing on thick media, such as envelopes or cards, set the adjust lever to the "+" position. If you're printing on glossy media or transparencies, place a support sheet (or a piece of plain paper) beneath the stack, or load one sheet at a time. Ink may have leaked inside the printer; wipe the inside of the printer as shown below with a soft, clean cloth. Printouts are not what you expected If any of the following problems have occurred, see the solutions given below. Try one or both of these solutions: t t Don't run too many applications at the same time. Close any applications you are not currently using. Delete unnecessary files to make room on your hard disk drive. If any of the following problems have occurred, see the solutions given below. T t t Press the P power button and make sure the printer is on. [. . . ] Caution: t Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. T t t Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. If you need to transport your printer a significant distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as follows: 1. [. . . ]