Epson C70 does like long documents.

[simonthetechie]

1. PC is running Windows 98
2. Printer has been connected via Parallel and USB
3. Until yesterday - no problems with it at all.
4. Parallel port on PC checks out OK



Problem:
When printing a document (from any application) if document is longer than 1 page, then intermittently the printer will stop printing. The software driver does not report any error when this happens except after some time, when it reports that there is a communication failure with the printer.

Q: Is the printer likely to have failed (in terms of communications)?
Q: Should we connect another printer to that PC?

 

[kestrel1]

Try deleting the printer. Then re-install the driver.
This may work.
Have you tried a different cable, the one you are using may be faulty.
If you have another printer to hand, you could connect this to rule out any application software problems

 

[simonthetechie]

In answer to kestrel1:
1. Tried different cable (it supports USB) both parallel & USB - no effect
2. Reloading software has no effect
3. Different printers work OK

 

[Jontmke]

How about that printer on another PC? Same problem? Even with a different cable?

Jon

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