Did you make any other changes to your system, like changing type of LPT1 from SPP to something else (in BIOS)? Check printer cable if printing test page thru control panel. Did you try a self test?(Usually started by holding down LF and/or FF key while turning power on. If bad on self test, suspect bad print head On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:49:06 -0400 "Don Hartigan" <hartstv@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: Mr. Fix-It rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx; (alternate -(for attachments) - rogerfixit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ) Roger G.; Harrisburg, PA 17110 FAX 801-705-3748 ; Tel: 717-763-7098 (shop) 717-652-1703(home) WebSite- http://mrfixit.netfirms.com > > HARTS-TVCR''ASC'' > 9-Robert St.,Oromocto,NewBrunswick,CAN > Tel#506-357-9785Fax#506-357-6010 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Don Hartigan > To: > Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 7:48 PM > Subject: Epson 3250 mod#P730A,fcc#BKMP730 > > > I know this is an old dot/matrix printer but i use it to copy > emails.Have an Epson C40UX,which was a gift,but is a heavy user of > ink carts.My 3250 started printing garbage ie,@#$%^&*.This is on a > test print.Cleaned the printer head &tryed a new ribbon,no help.Not > a printer tech &need assistance/tips on this good old guy...tia..Don > of > HARTS-TVCR''ASC'' > 9-Robert St.,Oromocto,NewBrunswick,CAN > Tel#506-357-9785Fax#506-357-6010 > > ------------------------------------------ > Make your TechAssist database better! > Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > ------------------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: > mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe > Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the > SUBJECT field to the address above. > > Mr. Fix-It rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx; (alternate -(for attachments) - rogerfixit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ) Roger G.; Harrisburg, PA 17110 FAX 801-705-3748 ; Tel: 717-763-7098 (shop) 717-652-1703(home) WebSite- http://mrfixit.netfirms.com ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ------------------------------------------ Make your TechAssist database better! Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the SUBJECT field to the address above.