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Diagnosing the Problem
Troubleshooting printer problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions until the problem is fixed.
The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by online problem solving, the control panel, the status monitor, or by running a printer operation check. Refer to the appropriate section below.
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.
To solve a problem, you may need to cancel printing.
Error indicators
You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on your printer. If the printer stops working and the lights are on or flashing, use the following table to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended corrective measures.
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Paper out
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No paper is loaded.
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Load paper into the sheet feeder, and then press the
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When printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted.
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The printer has fed more than one sheet of paper at a time.
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Make sure you set the front tray to the paper position. Then, load paper in the sheet feeder and press the
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Paper jam
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Paper has jammed in the printer.
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When printing on a CD or DVD, the CD/DVD tray is not ejected.
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Pull out the CD/DVD tray and press the
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Ink level reaches the lower line
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Ink level may have reached the lower line.
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To confirm the actual ink remaining, visually check the ink levels in the printer’s ink tanks.
If the ink level reaches the lower line, refill the appropriate ink tank. See Refilling the Ink Tanks
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Ink level is low
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Ink level may be low.
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You may continue printing. To confirm the actual ink remaining, visually check the ink levels in the printer’s ink tanks. Epson recommends to continue using the printer until the ink level reaches the lower line so that the ink tank can be refilled with the entire contents of a new ink bottle.
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Cover open
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The printer cover is open.
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Close the printer cover.
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Front tray error
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The front tray is not in the correct position.
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Before turning on the printer, set the front tray to the paper position.
When printing on a CD or DVD, set the front tray to the CD/DVD position. When printing on sheets of paper, set the front tray to the paper position. |
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The printer’s ink pads are at the end of their service life.
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Contact Epson support to replace ink pads.
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Unknown printer error
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An unknown printer error has occurred.
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Turn off the printer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper or other obstructions from the paper path. Then turn the printer back on. If the error does not clear, contact your dealer.
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Status Monitor
If a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the status monitor window.
When you need to refill an ink tank, click the How To button on the window, and follow the instructions.
To confirm the approximate ink levels, see the following section:
See Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows)
See Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows)If an error message appears indicating the printer’s ink pads or ink tubes are nearing or are at the end of their service life, contact Epson support to replace them. When the printer’s ink pads are saturated or the printer’s ink tubes are at the end of their service life, the printer stops and Epson support is required to continue printing.
Running a printer operation check
If you are unable to determine the source of the problem, run a printer operation check to help you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or your computer.
Before running a printer operation check, make sure the front tray is in the paper position.
To run a printer operation check, follow these steps.
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Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
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Disconnect the cable from the interface connector of the printer.
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Make sure that A4 size paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and that the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer.
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Hold down the
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A test page prints showing a nozzle check pattern. If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the print head.
If the test page prints, the problem probably lies in your software settings, the cable, or your computer. It is also possible that your software may not be installed correctly. Try uninstalling your software and reinstalling it.
See Uninstalling the printer driver
See Uninstalling the printer driver
If the test page does not print, you may have a problem with your printer. Try the suggestions in the following section.
See The Printer Does Not Print
See The Printer Does Not Print