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My C84 has worked perfectly for almost two years. Pressed power switch today and nothing happened - completely dead. Checked power supply and lead connection - all o.k. Sometimes I switch off wall outlet instead of 'off' switch on printer - may have done this yesterday - could this be a factor? Took end panels and top cover off hoping to find internal fuse which I could replace - but no such luck!
Many thanks to Chevvy 1976 and printhater for replies to Dead C84 problem. Portugal was "off the cuff" nickname - going there in three weeks - must have been subconcious prompt. Using my old Stylus Color 460 as a stopgap - slow and not best quality printouts - but it's lasted a damn site longer than the C84!Many thanks to Chevvy 1976 and printhater for replies to Dead C84 problem. Portugal was "off the cuff" nickname - going there in three weeks - must have been subconcious prompt. Using my old Stylus Color 460 as a stopgap - slow and not best quality printouts - but it's lasted a damn site longer than the C84!
AnonymousMar 14, 2014
Was switched off. Had worked perfectly the day before. Today, won't switch on. Dead. Power supply OKWas switched off. Had worked perfectly the day before. Today, won't switch on. Dead. Power supply OK
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STOP using the wall outlet to shut off the printer; ALL inkjet printers need to go through a certain shutdown routine which ONLY happens when you use the proper "OFF" button on the printer...
You will have to find the user's manual for your printer, or download a new copy from the Epson website... DISCONNECT the printer from the computer, then follow the instructions from the user's manual on how to print a test page (usually requires holding down a certain button while turning the printer on). Again, do this AFTER you disconnect the printer from the computer; the printer is designed to run through a quick self-test under those conditions, and it will attempt to print a test page when it completes the self-test process.
If the test page prints successfully, you can shut the printer down, then reconnect it to the computer, and reboot. Your problem should be solved, and you'll know what to do the next time this happens. It would be best if you move the printer to a single power source, one that will prevent you from shutting off the printer unless you use the proper shutdown procedure.
Good luck; hope this solves your problem...
The power supply inside your printer has failed. Unfortunately the C84 model does not feature a replaceable power supply. Sorry, but when a C84 power supply fails, you have little choice except to extract the ink cartridges and throw out the printer. You asked if this problem could have been caused by switching power at a point other than the switch on the printer. The answer is, "No." It's okay to power-cycle a printer this way. However, if your nickname of "portugal" truly indicates that you actually reside in Portugal, I would consider getting a "line conditioner", which would protect your printer (and your other computer equipment as well) from unfriendly spikes or dropouts in electricity. By the way, in the U.S. the phone number for Epson printer support is (562) 276-7525.
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Ensure the power plug is properly installed not lose. That is a serious legacy (Super Very Old) machine. Unplug machine and remove rear covers. Look for fuse or circuit breaker. loose connections. if notice nothing plug in and using a volt meter test for voltages on any red wires connection. Black and white wires are 120 VAC be care full green ground
you have a dead battery dont try to recharge it its burn hot temperature kill the and old the lead plate inside the battery move and short out the battery i seen that a million time change the battery its gonna be fine thank you for using fixya from montreal pierre
Check the power adapter connection or the socket. Recently my power adapter socket gave me the same problem. When I check from the adapter using voltmeter it's seems to be working.
But when i plugged it in the laptop, nothing happens. So I google around for help and found this tutorial after following the suggestions I managed to revive my notebook.
Most likely cause is the power supply has let go. It could be a fuse inside the power supply. You would need a servie manual to get you in to the machine to check if a fuse is present on the PSU.
Try either of the following:
http://www.TheServiceManualShop.com
http://mikeburton.tradebit.com (Join his list to see all the files available)
Either of these should help you get a manual
Many thanks to Chevvy 1976 and printhater for replies to Dead C84 problem. Portugal was "off the cuff" nickname - going there in three weeks - must have been subconcious prompt. Using my old Stylus Color 460 as a stopgap - slow and not best quality printouts - but it's lasted a damn site longer than the C84!
Was switched off. Had worked perfectly the day before. Today, won't switch on. Dead. Power supply OK
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