bearisgray

I have an older Epson printer - I thought it would be "nice" to have it setting on the desk so I could use up the ink.

It would not work - i kept getting a messages that it did not have all the software, the paper was jamming, etc,

What fixed the problem - I plugged it into a different outlet using a different power strip.

Who would have thought?

selm

Yes, shutting it off and back on makes it re-set itself. They are quirky for sure.

bearisgray

Did that many times. It was the POWER source/outlet that was the problem.

osewme

Our t.v. can be a problem sometimes also. We have a "smart t.v." with an exterior sound board. Seems like every since we bought it (about 2 years ago), we frequently have to shut it down so the t.v. can "handshake" (installers terminology) with the soundboard. Technology is not our thing at this time in our lives.

Jingle

I talked to a computer geek. He agrees printers are not perfected yet. They mass produce them and flood the market with them instead of working out the quirks.

Wanabee Quiltin

I received an Epson color printer as a gift. Printed out 6 prints and no more ink. Son said cartridge was intentionally small so we paid $30 for 3 more cartridges. Printed 6 and that was it . Calling the company about it today. They need to perfect their cartridges to hold more ink.

lindaschipper

I could not live or make quilts without my Epson printer to print patterns from the internet....like yours, an oldie but a goodie. Just wished at times it had a scanner also.

Chasing Hawk

We have always used HP printers, but this last one has me wanted to shoot it where it sits......lol

It hates networking and Windows 10.

bearisgray

I found the "fix" while I was reading a troubleshooting page that I had found.

Although WHY it would be cooperative when plugged into a different power strip that is plugged into a different wall outlet eludes me.

QuiltnNan

wow, i certainly wouldn't have thought of it. glad you got it working