#Epson error on printer control panel how to#
#Epson error on printer control panel driver#

Hold down the paper button and press the power button to turn on the printer. Make sure that A4 or Letter size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Make sure that the output tray is down and slide out the extension. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.ĭisconnect the cable from the printer's interface connector. To print a printer operation check page, follow these steps. If you are unable to determine the source of the problem, performing a printer operation check can help you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or the computer. If an error message indicating that parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life appears, contact your dealer for replacement.

#Epson error on printer control panel how to#

When the ink is out, click the How To button in the EPSON Status Monitor or Progress Meter window, and EPSON Status Monitor will lead you step-by-step through the cartridge replacement procedure. If a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the Progress Meter window. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer. If the error does not clear, contact your dealer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper or other obstructions from the paper path by hand. The print head carriage is obstructed by jammed paper or other foreign material and cannot return to the home position. To determine which cartridge is nearly empty, check the ink levels using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows) or EPSON Status Monitor (Macintosh). Obtain a replacement black or color ink cartridge. The black or color ink cartridge is nearly empty. Then, continue with ink cartridge installation.

If the print head is at the ink cartridge replacement position, remove and reinsert the ink cartridge. Then, continue with the ink cartridge installation. If the print head is at the home position, press the ink button to move the print head to the ink cartridge replacement position. Replace the incompatible cartridge with an appropriate black or color ink cartridge.Īn ink cartridge is not installed correctly. The currently installed ink cartridge cannot be used with this printer. Reinstall the ink cartridge so that it clicks into place. If the ink end error occurs after the print head has moved to the home position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Replace the black or color ink cartridge with a new one. See Changing the Position of the Output TrayĪn ink cartridge is empty or not installed. The position of the output tray is wrong. Load paper to the path specified by the printer driver.

#Epson error on printer control panel driver#

The print path specified by the printer driver and the path in which the paper is loaded are different. Pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the paper button. Insert the CD/DVD tray in the printer and press the paper button.ĬD/DVD tray is not ejected from the printer when printing on CD/DVD. When printing on CD/DVD, CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer. The printer resumes printing and the light goes out. Load paper in the sheet feeder, and then press the paper button. If the status of the power light is not shown, it is on or flashing. If your printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures. You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on your printer's control panel. To solve a problem, you may need to cancel printing.

If you have a specific problem relating to print quality, a printout problem not related to print quality, or a paper feeding problem, or if the printer does not print at all, refer to the appropriate section in this chapter. The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by online problem solving, the printer's control panel, the EPSON Status Monitor utility, or by running a printer operation check. Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed.