I was able to print from my Mac before with a USB connection, but now I can't. What should I do?
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The problem can be caused by your printer or the computer. Do the following:
- To determine if the printer can print without a computer, print a nozzle check pattern from the product's control panel.
- If you can print, go to the next step.
- If you can't print a nozzle check pattern, check the product's LCD for error messages. Clear any errors displayed on the LCD, then try printing a nozzle check pattern again. If you still can't print, contact Epson support.
- Delete any pending print job(s) from the Epson print queue, then try printing again.
- If you can print now, you're done. You don't need to go to the next step.
- If you can't print, go to the next step.
- Delete and re-add the print queue. Select the menu > System Preferences, then Print & Fax or Print & Scan. Select your printer, then click the button. Click the button, select your printer, then click Add. Close the Print & Fax or Print & Scan window, then try printing again.
- If you can print now, you're done. You don't need to go to the next step.
- If you can't print, go to the next step.
- Turn off your product and make sure the USB cable is securely connected, then try printing again.
If that doesn't help, make sure the USB cable is a shielded cable not more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long, connect the cable to another USB port on your computer, and/or use a different cable, then try printing again.
Note: If you're using a hub or switchbox, connect the product directly to your computer.
- If you can print now, you're done.
- If you still can't print, contact Epson support.
- To determine if the printer can print without a computer, print a nozzle check pattern from the product's control panel.
Published: Aug 22, 2014
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