How to Fix Epson ET 8550 Not Printing Issue

It is not news to get your Epson ET 8599 printer ‘not printing’ documents as it is a common problem among printer users. Plus, this problem can arise without any warning, regardless of the printer you are using. Some primary causes of this problem could be the print not working properly, paper stuck inside the printer, software glitches, and more, you name it. Usually, users can remove the problem quickly if they can spot the exact cause of the issue. 

However, if you are one of those who don’t know how to fix printing issues in your printer, then here you will discover the 3 most effective methods. So, without making any further ado, let’s begin. 

Solution 1: Clean Print Head

Here is the complete stepwise guide to properly clear the print head of your Epson device to resolve the printing issue. 

   1.  Initially, go to the Epson printer display screen and select Maintenance. 

    2. Next, tap Print Head Nozzle Check, then tap Print. 

    3. Wait for the nozzle check pattern to print. 

   4. Now, inspect the printed nozzle, check patterns, and see if there are any missing lines and segments. 

    5. Once printed, the printer will return to the home page. 

     6.  Go to Maintenance again and select Print Head Cleaning. 

    7.  Tap Start to begin the cleaning process. 

   8. When the cleaning process is complete, print another nozzle check pattern and see if the print has improved. 

Solution 2: Check the Ink Level

Follow the given steps here to check the ink level in your device to ensure it is not running out. 

   1. Check the ink level from the product’s placement ink tank. 

    2.  Alternatively, you can tap the ink icon on the display screen. 

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    3. It will display the supply status of the ink; check and see if you need to refill any ink tanks. 

Method 3: Clean the Print Head Manually

If the problem does go easily, then you can clean your print head manually with the help of these simple guides. 

     1. Place a document on the scanner unit, close the cover, and scan the document. 

     2. While it’s scanning, open the printer cover and wait for the print head to slide to the middle. 

      3. Once the printhead moves to the middle, unplug the power cord from the printer. 

     4. Now, grab a screwdriver, go to print head, and unscrew the Philip head screws. 

    5. Remove the print head cover, then set the print head cover and screw aside. 

     6. Grab a paper towel, fold it, place it underneath, and slide the print head over it. 

    7. Unplug the tubing from the cartridge and set it aside. 

     8. Grab a syringe with a cleaning solution and silicon tubing. 

      9. Insert the silicone tubing into the nozzle, then push the cleaning solution slowly. 

     10.  Remove the silicone tubing, slide the printhead, and remove the paper towel underneath. 

      11. Insert a brand-new folded paper towel and move the print head over it. 

    12.  Go ahead and repeat the same steps with the rest of the cartridges. 

    13. Once done, wipe the area, then insert the tubing back into the cartridge nozzle. 

    14.  Place the printhead cover and screw it back into the printhead. 

    15. Slide the printhead to the side, remove the paper towel, and clean up the area. 

     16. Once everything has dried, close the cover, and then plug the power cord back into the printer. 

     17.  Please turn on the printer, scroll to Maintenance, and select it. 

    18. Select Print Head Cleaning and choose Start. 

     19. Henceforth, wait for the print head cleaning process to complete. 

     20. Once done, tap Print Head Nozzle Check, and tap Print to start printing a nozzle check pattern. 

     21. Check the printed page and see if the print has improved. 

Final Words

We hope your Epson ET 8550 printer is out of the ‘not printing’ state and working properly after using these solutions. Follow all three methods carefully one by one and see which one is able to fix your problem. In addition, you need to try to learn about the key issue of the problem to tackle the situation more efficiently. Furthermore, you must seek more help if there is still any confusion related to solutions or if the problem is not gone yet.