Epson C1600 Manual

Symptom Cause Solution
Media is
misfeeding.The media is not correctly
positioned in the tray.Remove the misfed media and reposition the media
properly in the tray.
The number of sheets in the tray
exceeds the maximum allowed.Remove the excess media and reload the correct number of
sheets in the tray.
The media guides are not
correctly adjusted to the media
size.Adjust the media guides in the Tray 1 to match the size of the
media.
Warped or wrinkled media is
loaded in the tray.Remove the media, smooth it...

Solving Other Problems
Symptom Cause Solution
Printer power is
not on.The power cord is not correctly
plugged into the outlet.Turn off the printer, confirm that the power cord is correctly
plugged into the outlet, and then turn on the printer.
Something is wrong with the
outlet connected to the printer.Plug another electrical appliance into the outlet and see
whether it operates properly.
The power switch is not correctly
turned on (I position).Turn the power switch off (O position), then turn it back...

Symptom Cause Solution
With N-up on
multiple prints,
the output is
incorrect.Both the driver and the
application have been set for
collation.For N-up on multiple prints, choose Collate only in the
driver’s Basic Tab. Do not set collation in the application.
You hear unusual
noises.The printer is not level. Put the printer on a flat, hard, level surface.
There is a foreign object stuck
inside the printer.Turn off the printer and remove the object. If you cannot
remove it, contact Technical Support.
Media...

Solving Problems with Printing Quality
Symptom Cause Solution
Nothing is printed,
or there are blank
spots on the
printed page.
One or more of the toner
cartridges may be defective.Remove the toner cartridges and check if any is damaged.
The photoconductor unit may
be defective.Remove the photoconductor unit and check for damage. If it
is damaged, replace it.
The media is moist from
humidity.Adjust the humidity for media storage. Remove the moist
media and replace it with new, dry media.
The media set in...

Symptom Cause Solution
Image is too dark.
One or more of the toner
cartridges may be defective.Remove the toner cartridges and check for damage. If it is
damaged, replace it.
The photoconductor unit may
be defective.Remove the photoconductor unit and check for damage. If it
is damaged, replace it.
Image is blurred;
background is
lightly stained;
there is insufficient
gloss of the
printed image.
One or more of the toner
cartridges may be defective.Remove the toner cartridges and check for damage. If it...

Symptom Cause Solution
There is
insufficient fusing
or the image
comes off when
rubbed.
The media is moist from
humidity.Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media.
Unsupported media (wrong size,
thickness, type, etc.) is being
used.Use Epson-approved media. See “Print Media” on page 25.
Media type is set incorrectly. When printing envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or
letterheads, specify the appropriate media type in the
printer driver.
There are toner
smudges or
residual...

Symptom Cause Solution
Image defects.
The print head window is dirty. Clean the print head window.
A toner cartridge may be leaking. Remove  the  toner cartridges and check for damage. If it is
damaged, replace it.
A toner cartridge may be
defective.Remove the toner cartridge with the color causing the
abnormal image.
Replace it with a new toner cartridge.
The photoconductor unit is
defective.Remove the photoconductor unit and check for damage. If it
is damaged, replace it.
Lateral lines or
bands appear...

Symptom Cause Solution
The color has a
poor reproduction
or has poor color
density.
The photoconductor unit is
defective.Remove the photoconductor unit and check for damage. If it
is damaged, replace it.
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Appendix A
Appendix
Technical Specifications
Printer
Model name L621A
Type Desktop full color laser beam printer
Printing system Dual laser diode with polygon mirror
Developing system Mono component development system
Fusing system Heat roller system
Resolution
1200 dpi × 600 dpi or
600 dpi × 600 dpi
First print Monochrome: 13 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper)
Full color: 22 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper)
Media sizes Paper width: 92 to 216 mm (3.6 to 8.5")
Paper length:
Plain paper: 195 to...

Output capacity Output tray: 100 sheets (A4, Letter)
Operating temperature 10 to 35˚C (50 to 95˚F)
Operating humidity 15 to 85%
Power supply AC 120 V, 50 to 60 Hz
AC 220 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption AC 120 V: 970 W or less
AC 220 to 240 V: 1020 W or less
Energy Saver Mode: 14 W or less
Amperage AC 120 V: 8.2 A or less
AC 220 to 240 V: 4.4 A or less
Acoustic Noise Printing: 51 dB or less (monochrome)
Printing: 49 dB or less (color)
Standby: 29 dB or less
External dimensions Height: 275 mm...