Epson 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer FX-980 - Manual (Page 16)

If Your Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly...
Check the printer’s control panel lights and follow the appropriate instructions below. For more information,
see Chapter 7 of your User’s Guide.
The printer stops printing and the Pause light is on.
Cause Solution
The printer is paused. Press the Pause button to resume printing.
You moved the paper release lever while paper
from another paper source was in the paper
path.
Move the paper release lever back to the appropriate position and
press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper out of the paper path.
Then set the lever to the position you want to use. Press the Pause
button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.*
*If you are using the pull tractor, see your User’s Guide for instructions.
The Paper Out and Pause lights are on.
Cause Solution
No paper is loaded in the selected paper source
or paper is not loaded correctly.
Load paper in the printer, then press the Pause button to turn off
the Pause light, if necessary.
Paper is jammed in the printer. See ”Clearing Paper Jams” on page 10.
The Paper Out light is flashing and the Pause light is on.
Cause Solution
Continuous paper is not fed to the standby
position. Tear off the printed document at the perforation; then press the
Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper to the standby
position. Press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light.
A single sheet of paper is not fully ejected. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Then press the Pause
button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
Paper is jammed in the printer. See ”Clearing Paper Jams” on page 10.