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Julz on Jul 28, 2006

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Hi,
I have been having troubles with my printer. When i go to print it says it is processing data to the printer which is fine. But than it stops after a while and nothing is produced from the printer.Is this a computer problem or a printer problem?
Could you please help me and assist me as to what to do??
Thank you.
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Solution #1

posted on Jul 28, 2006
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unclejed

Rank: Master 
Rating: 85%, 204 votes
try verifying that your cables are ok, do a power cycle reset ont both the printer and the computer, reinstall the print drivers on the computer..... one of these 3 usually works, but if you still have a problem call a tech who knows printers.....
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Solution #2

posted on Feb 16, 2007
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sandrew

Rank: Wiz 
Rating: 84%, 5673 votes
Just check in the printer folder by right clicking on it, that it does not say offline.

Failing that and all other solutions are of no help a new printer may be needed.
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Solution #3

posted on Sep 01, 2007
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jaws239

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 88%, 6 votes
I've found that, when this happens, I told it to print to a different printer that isn't hooked up to that computer ... hey, it happens!

jaws
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Solution #4

posted on Dec 15, 2008
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jacklee366

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Rating: 84%, 161 votes
i have the epson r360 resetter for £5 via paypal email me on teresa_brookes_2003@yahoo.com
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Solution #5

posted on Dec 09, 2008
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sigursin

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This is a printer problem try one of these solutions:
Use the following solutions in the order presented to resolve the problem. It might not be necessary to complete all of the solutions. Solution one: Check the time it takes to print a sample page Follow these steps to print a sample page and time how long it takes to print.
NOTE: Begin timing when the paper feed rollers start pulling in the paper to start printing, not when the first noises come from the product. Stop timing when the printed page falls into the paper tray.
  1. Press the Power button ( ) to turn the product on.
  2. Press and hold the Resume button ( ).
  3. When the product starts printing, release the Resume button ( ).
Solution two: Check the power supply
  1. Unplug the power cord from the back of the product.
  2. Remove any devices in between the product and the power outlet, such as surge suppressors or power strips.
  3. Plug the power cord directly into a wall outlet.
  4. Repeat the steps in Solution one to determine if the issue is related to the power supply.
    • If the page prints in less than or close to 30 seconds , the problem is related to the power supply. Replace devices in between the product and the power outlet, or leave the product connected directly to the wall outlet.
    • If the page takes significantly longer than 30 seconds , continue to the next step.
Solution three: Check the print cartridges
  1. Turn the product on and open the cover to view the print cartridges.
  2. To make sure the cartridges are compatible with the product, click here to review the cartridge compatibility chart for your product (bpa00585) (in English). If the print cartridges are not compatible, or are refilled or remanufactured, replace them with genuine cartridges.
For me solution two worked! If this doesnt work then check the website of ur printers manufucturer

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Solution #6

posted on Aug 23, 2008
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TexasGeek

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I had this problem and it is not a Vista issue, as I dual boot Vista and XP. The same exact thing was happening on both, the printer would **** the paper in, but stop and then time out and display the error.
I stumbled on the solution totally by accident on amazon.com's reviews.
Try this:
I found that the USB 2.0 setting in the BIOS was at fault. I changed the BIOS to 1.1 and it worked immediately.
It has it's negatives, but the printer works now.
A coworker suggested using a 1.0 USB hub instead of changing the BIOS, but I haven't tried that option yet.

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Solution #7

posted on Aug 01, 2008
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minhtrang109

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An error has occurred when printing the following print job. Click cancel to stop printing
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Solution #8

posted on Oct 11, 2007
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Guest

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I have problems with my epson photo r360 printer. The prints are coming out dominated by a green colour ( black shadows are dark green and skin tones are a light white green) is there anything i can do about this or is it ready for the knackers yard

 

                                              regards Terry


Solution #9

posted on Aug 07, 2007
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CanDo

Rank: Wiz 
Rating: 80%, 151 votes
uninstall the printer from the computer. remove it or delete it. then reinstall it and this more than likely will work.
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