Lcd screen gets dark, Cannot print from a computer, When you cannot make network settings – Epson L1455 User Manual
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LCD Screen Gets Dark
The printer is in sleep mode. Press anywhere on the LCD screen to return it to its former state.
Cannot Print from a Computer
❏ Install the printer driver.
❏ Connect the USB cable securely to the printer and the computer.
❏ If you are using a USB hub, try to connect the printer directly to the computer.
❏ If you cannot print over a network, see the page that describes the network connection method from the
computer.
❏ If you are printing a large data size image, the computer may run out of memory. Print the image at a lower
resolution or a smaller size.
❏ In Windows, click Print Queue on the printer driver's Maintenance tab, and then check the following.
❏ Check if there are any paused print jobs.
Cancel printing if necessary.
❏ Make sure the printer is not offline or pending.
If the printer is offline or pending, clear the offline or pending setting from the Printer menu.
❏ Make sure the printer is selected as the default printer from the Printer menu (there should be a check mark
on the menu item).
If the printer is not selected as the default printer, set it as the default printer.
❏ Make sure the printer port is selected correctly in Property > Port from the Printer menu as follows.
Select "USBXXX" for a USB connection, or "EpsonNet Print Port" for a network connection.
❏ In Mac OS X, make sure the printer status is not Pause.
Select System Preferences from the
menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then
double-click the printer. If the printer is paused, click Resume (or Resume Printer).
Related Information
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“Connecting to a Computer” on page 24
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“Installing Applications” on page 166
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“Canceling Printing” on page 83
When You Cannot Make Network Settings
❏ Turn off the devices you want to connect to the network. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn on the
devices in the following order; access point, computer or smart device, and then printer. Move the printer and
computer or smart device closer to the access point to help with radio wave communication, and then try to
make network settings again.
❏ Press
on the home screen. Select Menu > Wi-Fi/Network Settings > Connection Check, and then print
the network connection report. If an error has occurred, check the network connection report and then follow
the printed solutions.
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