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Color Printing Problems
Cannot print in color
The printout color differs when printed from different printers
The color looks different from what you see on the computer screen
Cause What to do
Black is selected as the Color setting in the printer 
driver.Change this setting to Color.
The color setting in the application you are using is 
not appropriate for color printing.Make sure that the settings in your application are 
appropriate for color printing.
One of the imaging cartridges may be the end of its 
service life but printing was continued by pressing 
NStart/Stop button.If a Replace Toner uuuu error occurs, replace the imaging 
cartridge without pressing the NStart/Stop button. See 
“Imaging Cartridge” on page 202.
Cause What to do
Printer driver default settings and color tables vary by 
printer model.Set the Gamma setting to 1.8 in the More Settings dialog box 
in the printer driver, then print again. If you still do not get the 
printouts you expect, adjust the color using the slide bar for 
each color. For details about the More Settings dialog box, 
see the printer driver’s online help.
Cause What to do
Printed colors do not exactly match the colors on 
your monitor, since printers and monitors use different 
color systems: monitors use RGB (red, green, and 
blue), while printers typically use CMYK (cyan, 
magenta, yellow, and black). Although it is difficult to match colors perfectly, selecting the 
printer driver’s ICM setting (for Windows) or ColorSync setting 
(for Macintosh) can improve color matching between 
different devices. For details, see the printer driver’s online 
help.
For Macintosh, the System Profile setting is not in use. To apply ColorSync properly, your input device and the 
application must support ColorSync, and a System Profile must 
be used for your monitor.
PhotoEnhance may be selected in the printer driver. The PhotoEnhance feature corrects the contrast and 
brightness of the original image data, and so may not be 
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Print Quality Problems
The background is dark or dirty
White dots appear in the printout
Print quality or tone is uneven
Cause What to do
You may not be using the correct type of paper for 
your printer.If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters 
may appear distorted or broken. EPSON Color Laser Paper, or 
smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best 
results. See “Available paper types” on page 262 for 
information on choosing paper.
The paper path inside the printer may be dusty. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages 
with only one character per page.
Cause What to do
The paper path inside the printer may be dusty. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages 
with only one character per page.
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment.
One of the imaging cartridges may be near the end 
of its service life.If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 
indicates that one of the imaging cartridges is near the end of 
its service life, replace it. See “Imaging Cartridge” on page 
202.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service 
lives of the imaging cartridges by looking at the Basic Settings 
tab in the printer driver.
 
						

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Half-tone images print unevenly
Toner smudges
Areas are missing in the printed image
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Be sure 
to use paper that is newly unwrapped.
One of the imaging cartridges may be near the end 
of its service life.If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 
indicates that one of the imaging cartridges is near the end of 
its service life, replace it. See “Imaging Cartridge” on page 
202.
You can also check the remaining service lives of the imaging 
cartridges by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the printer 
driver.
The gradation setting is too small when printing 
graphics.For Windows users, on the Basic Settings tab in the printer 
driver, click the Advanced tab and select the More Settings 
button. Then select the Halftoning.
For Mac users, on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver, 
click More Settings, select the Enh.MG button, then select 
Smooth.
The setting above can be set only when printing in black and 
white.
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
You may not be using the correct type of paper for 
your printer.EPSON Color Laser Paper or smooth, high-quality copier paper 
is recommended for best results. See “Available paper types” 
on page 262 for information on choosing paper.
The paper path inside the printer may be dusty. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages 
with only one character per page.
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp. This printer is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. The 
higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the 
printout. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment.
You may not be using the correct type of paper for 
your printer.If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters 
may appear distorted or broken. EPSON Color Laser Paper or 
smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best 
results. See “Available paper types” on page 262 for 
information on choosing paper.
 
						

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Completely blank pages are output
The printed image is light or faint
Cause What to do
The printer may have loaded more than one sheet at 
a time.Remove the paper stack and fan it. Tap it on a flat surface to 
even the edges, then reload the paper.
One of the imaging cartridges may be near the end 
of its service life.If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 
indicates that one of the imaging cartridges is near the end of 
its service life, replace it. See “Imaging Cartridge” on page 
202.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service 
lives of the imaging cartridges by looking at the Basic Settings 
tab in the printer driver.
The problem may be with your application or 
interface cable.Print out a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 
184. If a blank page is ejected, the problem may be with the 
printer. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer.
The Paper Size setting may be incorrect. Make sure the correct paper size is set in the Tray Menu  on the 
control panel.
MP Tray Size setting may be incorrect. When loading paper for which the size is not specified with 
Auto setting, specify the correct pap e r  s i z e  o n  t h e  M P  T r a y  S i z e  
setting in the Tray Menu on the control panel.
The cartridge seal may not be pulled out of the 
imaging cartridge.Make sure that the cartridge seal has been pulled out 
completely. See “Imaging Cartridge” on page 202 for details.
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
The Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off the Toner Save mode using the printer driver or the 
printer’s control panel menus. To modify the Toner Save mode 
using the printer driver, select the Advanced button in the Basic 
Settings tab, and click the More Settings. Deselect the Toner 
Save check box in the More Settings dialog box for Windows 
users or in the Advanced dialog for Mac users.
One of the imaging cartridges may be near the end 
of its service life.If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor 
indicates that one of the imaging cartridges is near the end of 
its service life, replace it. See “Imaging Cartridge” on page 
202.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service 
lives of the imaging cartridges by looking at the Basic Settings 
tab in the printer driver.
 
						

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The non-printed side of the page is dirty
Memory Problems
Print quality decreased
Insufficient memory for current task
Insufficient memory to print all copies
Cause What to do
Toner may have spilled onto the paper feed path. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages 
with only one character per page.
Cause What to do
The printer cannot print in the required quality level 
because of insufficient memory, and the printer 
lowers the quality automatically so that the printer 
can continue printing.Check to see if the printout is acceptable. If not, add more 
memory for a permanent solution or lower print quality 
temporarily in the printer driver.
If RAM Disk is set to Maximum or Normal on the control panel, you 
can increase the available memory space by changing this 
setting to Off.
Cause What to do
The printer has insufficient memory for current task. Add more memory for a permanent solution or lower print 
quality temporarily in the printer driver.
If RAM Disk is set to Maximum or Normal on the control panel, you 
can increase the available memory space by changing this 
setting to Off.
Cause What to do
The printer does not have sufficient memory to 
collate print jobs.Only one set of copies will be printed. Reduce the contents of 
print jobs, or add more memory. For information on installing 
more memory, see “Memory Module” on page 196.
If RAM Disk is set to Maximum or Normal on the control panel, you 
can increase the available memory space by changing this 
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Paper Handling Problems
Paper does not feed properly
Problems Using Options
To confirm your options are installed correctly, print a status sheet. See “Printing a Status Sheet” 
on page 184 for details.
Paper does not feed from the optional paper cassette
Cause What to do
The paper guides are not set correctly. Make sure that the paper guides in all the paper cassettes 
and the MP tray are set to the correct paper size positions.
The paper source setting may not be correct. Make sure that you have selected the correct paper source in 
your application.
There may be no paper in the paper cassettes. Load paper into the selected paper source.
The size of loaded paper differs from the control 
panel or printer driver settings.Make sure that the correct paper size and paper source are 
set in the control panel or printer driver.
Too many sheets may be loaded in the MP tray or 
paper cassettes.Make sure that you have not tried to load too many sheets of 
paper. For the maximum paper capacity for each paper 
source, see “MP tray” on page 34, “Standard lower paper 
cassette” on page 35, and “550-sheet Paper Cassette Unit” on 
page 35.
If paper does not feed from the optional paper 
cassette unit, the unit may not be installed properly.For instructions on installing the unit, see “Optional Paper 
Cassette Unit” on page 187.
Cause What to do
The paper guides are not set correctly. Make sure that the paper guides in the optional paper 
cassettes are set to the correct paper size positions.
The optional paper cassette may not be installed 
properly.See “Optional Paper Cassette Unit” on page 187 for 
instructions on installing an optional paper cassette unit.
The paper source setting may not be correct. Make sure you have selected the proper paper source in your 
application.
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Feed jam when using the optional paper cassette
An installed option cannot be used
Too many sheets may be loaded in the paper 
cassette.Make sure that you have not tried to load too many sheets of 
paper. For the maximum paper capacity for each paper 
source, see “MP tray” on page 34, “Standard lower paper 
cassette” on page 35, and “550-sheet Paper Cassette Unit” on 
page 35.
The paper size is not set correctly. Make sure to set the paper guides in the optional paper 
cassette correctly.
Cause What to do
The paper is jammed at the optional paper cassette. See “Clearing Jammed Paper” on page 224 to clear jammed 
paper.
Cause What to do
The installed option is not defined in the printer driver.For Windows users:
You have to make settings manually in the printer driver. See 
“Making Optional Settings” on page 71.
For Macintosh users:
When you have attached or removed options from the 
printer, you need to start EPSON Status Monitor, or delete and 
re-register the printer.
To delete the printer, use Print Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3 
and 10.4) or Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2).
 
						

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Correcting USB Problems
If you are having difficulty using printer with a USB connection, see if your problem is listed 
below, and take any recommended actions.
USB connections
USB cables or connections can sometimes be the source of USB problems. Try one or both of these 
solution.
❏For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port. If you must 
use multiple USB hubs, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first-tier hub.
Windows operating system
Your computer must be a model pre-installed with Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, 2000, 
Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64, or a model that was pre-installed with Windows 2000, Server 2003, 
or Server 2003 x64, and upgraded to Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, or XP x64. You may not be able 
to install or run the USB printer driver on a computer that does not meet these specifications or that 
is not equipped with a built-in USB port.
For details about your computer, contact your dealer.
Printer software installation
Incorrect or incomplete software installation can lead to USB problems. Take note of the following 
and perform the recommended checks to ensure proper installation.
Checking printer software installation
When using Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, 2000, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64, you must 
follow the steps in the Setup Guide packed with the printer to install the printer software. 
Otherwise, Microsoft’s Universal driver may be installed instead. To check if the Universal driver 
has been installed, follow the steps below.
1. Open the Printers folder, then right-click the icon of your printer.
2. Click Printing Preferences on the shortcut menu that appears, then right-click anywhere in 
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If About is displayed in the shortcut menu that appears, click it. If a message box with the 
words “Unidrv Printer Driver” appears, you must reinstall the printer software as described in 
the Setup Guide. If About is not displayed, the printer software has been installed correctly.
Note:
For Windows 2000, if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears during the installation process, 
click Yes. If you click No, you will have to install the printer software again.
For Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64, if the Software Installation 
dialog box appears during the installation process, click Continue Anyway. If you click STOP 
Installation, you will have to install the printer software again.
Status and Error Messages
You can see the printer’s status and error messages on the LCD panel. For more information, see 
“Status and Error Messages” on page 171.
Canceling Printing
 You can cancel printing from your computer by using the printer driver or from the printer’s 
control panel.
To cancel a print job before it is sent from your computer, for Windows, see “Canceling Printing” 
on page 90 or for Macintosh, see “Canceling Printing” on page 132.
The +Cancel Job button on your printer is the quickest and easiest way to cancel printing.
For instructions, see “Canceling Printing” on page 185.
 
						

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Printing in the PostScript 3 Mode Problems
The problems listed in this section are those that you may encounter when printing with the 
PostScript driver. All procedural instructions refer to the PostScript printer driver.
The printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode
The printer does not print
Cause What to do
The printer’s emulation mode setting is incorrect. The printer is set to the Auto mode by default, so that it can 
automatically determine the encoding used in the received 
print job data and select the appropriate emulation mode. 
However, there are situations where the printer cannot select 
the correct emulation mode. In this case, it must be set 
manually to PS3.
Set the emulation mode through the SelecType Emulation 
menu on the printer. See “Emulation Menu” on page 151.
The printer’s emulation mode setting for the interface 
that you are using is incorrect.The emulation mode can be set individually for each interface 
which receives print job data. Set the emulation mode for the 
interface you are using to PS3. 
Set the emulation mode through the SelecType Emulation 
menu on the printer. See “Emulation Menu” on page 151.
Cause What to do
The Print to file check box is selected in the Print 
dialog box (except on Mac OS X).Clear the Print to file check box in the Print dialog box.
The Save as File check box is selected on the Output 
Option sheet in the Print dialog box (Mac OS X only).Clear the Save as File check box on the Output Option sheet 
in the Print dialog box.
An incorrect printer driver is selected. Make sure that the PostScript printer driver that you are using 
to print is selected.
The Emulation menu in the printer’s Control Panel is 
set to a mode other than Auto or PS3 for the interface 
that you are using.Change the mode setting to either Auto or PS3.