Epson 880 Color Ink Cartridge or
Epson 880 Black Ink CartridgePrinting Tip #1 Q: Nothing prints. What should I do?
A:
Make sure the printer cable is securely connected to the printer and computer ports. Turn on the computer and try printing again. If the cable was not the issue try running a nozzle check. If the nozzle check works, try checking for and deleting any stalled print jobs.
Printing Tip #2 Q: How do I replace an ink cartridge before the Status Monitor 3 window message says it's out, such as with an outdated Ink Cartridge?
A:
1. Make sure the printer is plugged in but not printing.
2. Click "Start", point to "Settings", then select Printers.
3. Right click the "Epson Stylus Printer " icon and click "Properties" from the menu that appears.
4. Click the "Utility" tab, then click the "Ink Cartridge Replacement" button.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to replace the ink cartridge.
6. Wait several minutes until the printer has completed charging the ink before resuming printing.
Printing Tip #3 Q: Is there a printer self test to determine if a problem is caused by the printer?
A:
You can run a self test on the printer to determine whether a problem comes from the printer or some other source. Follow these steps to run the printer check:
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Make sure paper is loaded in the printer.
4. Hold down the Load/Eject button, then press and release the power button. Continue holding down the Load/Eject button until the power light starts to flash, then release it. The printer prints one page showing its ROM version number, ink counter, and a nozzle check pattern. If the pattern has gaps in its dots, you need to clean the print head.
5. To end the check, turn off the printer after it prints the check page. Then reconnect the interface cable and turn on your printer and computer. If the check page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the interface cable, or your computer. If the check page doesn't print, you should contact EPSON technical support.
You should check your Epson 880 ink cartridge before you contact technical support.
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