Checking Printer Status; For Windows - Epson B-310N User Manual

3. Make sure that A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.
4. Turn on the printer and make sure that READY appears on the LCD screen.
5. Press the r Right button to enter Menu mode.
6. Press the d Down or u Up button to display TEST PRINT, and then press the OK or r Right
button.
7. Press the d Down or u Up button to display NOZZLE CHECK, and then press the OK or r Right
button.
8. Press the OK button to start printing a nozzle check pattern.
A test page prints showing a nozzle check pattern. If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the print
head.
& See "Cleaning the Print Head" on page 153.
❏ If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the cable, or your
computer. It is also possible that your software may not be installed correctly. Try uninstalling
your software and reinstalling it.
& See "Uninstalling the Printer Software" on page 20.
❏ If the test page does not print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the
following section.
& See "The Printer Does Not Print" on page 186.

Checking Printer Status

For Windows

Note:
When you use your printer as a shared printer on a network with the following combinations of
computers, the client operating systems are not able to communicate with the printer, so that some
functions are not available for that particular client.
Server
Windows Vista/XP
Client
Windows 2000
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