Epson LQ 800

How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?

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The product is busy. Wait for the power light to stop flashing before turning off the product. If you just replaced an ink cartridge and the power light is still flashing after 3 minutes, the cartridge may be installed incorrectly.
Red ink light flashes One of the cartridges is low on ink. Check the message that appears on your screen to determine which cartridge is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge. Red ink light is on One of the cartridges is out of ink or not installed.
The Power light blinks at a steady interval when the printer is processing a print job. If the Power light blinks fast, the ink cartridge door might be open, or the printer might be in an error state. If an error message displays on the computer screen, follow the on-screen messages to resolve the issue.
A blue or green light indicates the printer is operating correctly, while a red light indicates an error has occurred. Indicator light color.
Click Print or Page Setup on the File menu of your application. The Print dialog box appears. Click the Utility icon button, then click the EPSON StatusMonitor button in the Utility dialog box. A graphic displaying the amount of ink remaining will appear.
The orange !

If the printer`s orange exclamation light is lit, it usually means there is a paper jam or the cover is open. Open the printer`s cover and make sure the paper is not jammed. Close the printer`s cover. Turn the printer off, then back on.

Yes, you can reset the print settings to their original, default values. Press and hold down the Cancel button for 3 seconds. When the message to reset the printer to default settings appears, press OK to reset the print settings.
An ink cartridge is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge.
Eight flashes:Ink absorber is almost full

The ink absorber is almost full. Press the printer`s RESUME/CANCEL button to continue printing. Contact the service center.

The orange !

If the printer`s orange exclamation light is lit, it usually means there is a paper jam or the cover is open. Open the printer`s cover and make sure the paper is not jammed. Close the printer`s cover. Turn the printer off, then back on.

Make sure your printer is on. Check if the cable is properly connected from the computer to your Epson printer. If you are using wifi, check if the devices are connected to the same network. Check for ink levels or paper jams.
The orange !

If the printer`s orange exclamation light is lit, it usually means there is a paper jam or the cover is open. Open the printer`s cover and make sure the paper is not jammed. Close the printer`s cover. Turn the printer off, then back on.

Relevant Questions and Answers :

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Epson Stylus C90 (Red Light Continuously Blinks)
ANSWER : It looks like General Error occurs. Check for foreign objects inside the printer which may block the movement of printhead carriage, paper feed, etc.

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Epson Stylus Color 3000
ANSWER : Hi i’ve a problem with my espon 3000… i’ve didn’t use it for a while (maybe 3 years) and now i bought new compatible cartridge but the printer doesn’t print anything… maybe the printhead is blocked or anything else.. can you help me?

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Epson Stylus Photo R230(2 red indicator blinking)
ANSWER : 2 red indicator blinking

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ANSWER : Moe

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Need help for Epson Stylus color 3000 print head?
ANSWER : I need help changing the print head in my Epson 3000 – I have 2 printers – one will not stay in alignment and the other black ink is plugged and I have soaked it and cannot get it to budge.

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Epson Stylus Photo R230 – flashing red lights fix
ANSWER : REDLIGHT

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ANSWER : I actually managed to fix the error, and I literally have found ZERO websites that have the answer.

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ANSWER : paper jam

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