How to Repair an Epson Stylus Color 880 Printer
The Epson Stylus Color 880 printer is a small home printer that allows you to make color prints without leaving the comfort of your home office. If you experience problems with the printer, there are several tests you can run to determine and fix the problem without paying for expensive repairs. The problem may be with the printer itself or with the computer. If you run Windows Vista on your computer, you will need to follow special installation instructions to ensure that your printer works properly.
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Instructions
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Unplug the printer, and uninstall the printer software. After reinstalling the software, plug the printer in and try again. Check that the cables are plugged in and not damaged. If your computer runs Windows Vista, simply plug the printer in and follow the on-screen instructions. Do not try installing the printer software because it is not compatible with Windows Vista.
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Run a test print if the printer turns on but will not print anything. Run a nozzle check to see that the ink cartridges are functioning. If not, try replacing the cartridges or telling the printer to run a head cleaning followed by another nozzle check. This may unclog the nozzles to allow printing.
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Check for paper jammed in the printer. Turn the paper off, and remove the paper. You may need to take the printer apart for this.
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Run a self-test on the printer if you cannot determine the problem. To do this, disconnect the printer from the computer and turn it off. Check that there is paper in the printer before beginning. Hold the "Load/Eject" button, and press the "Power" button. The Power button should flash. Release the buttons, and wait for a page to print.
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Examine the page that printed. If there are gaps in the ink, the nozzles need to be cleaned. If the page doesn't print, the printer needs to be taken to a professional for repair. If the page does print and there is no problem with the ink, the problem is either with faulty cables or a problem with the computer itself. Contact customer support for help. Turn the printer off before reconnecting it to the computer.
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