Epson Stylus Photo 1280
How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?
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Ink in a cartridge is low. You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is low and replace it.
When the red H ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink. When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s). When you print, you`ll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or empty.
Answer: Red light blinking in L220 printer means the printer may have roller jam problem OR sensor problem occurs. So, please check for roller jam and fix it. Second, check the sensor`s head and clean it too. If you can`t do it manually, then check out the following video tutorial.
Reasons for Epson printer will not print from computer
Jammed paper. Ink cartridge issue. No paper is installed. Outdated printer driver.
Status indicator light:
A blue or green light indicates the printer is operating correctly, while a red light indicates an error has occurred. A system error has occurred.
– Make sure that none of the ink cartridges are empty. If the cyan or yellow run out, you`ll get a definite red/pink hue to the printouts. – Verify that the paper type setting in whatever application you`re using, matches the paper type you`re using.
A `Paper has Jammed` message and light blinks
Remove any ejected paper from the front or back of the printer. Open the paper tray cover. Remove any loose photo paper from the paper tray, and then check for and remove any bent, wrinkled, or torn paper.
Some parts of the printer are broken, or there`s an internal error with the device. You need to restart your printer if you notice the `Resume` light and the Power light blinking together. There`s an improper connection. A flashing `Resume` light can also indicate a paper jam.
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.
1: Check Printer Power, Cables, and Paper
Check that the correct paper is properly loaded into the printer and is not jammed. Replacing damaged cables, plugging in loose or disconnected cables, and fixing paper jams as necessary may resolve the issue.
A common cause of faded, faint printouts from your inkjet printer is dried ink particles causing a blockage in your printer. The printheads on an ink cartridge can be become blocked if the printer is not used for a period of time, so it is recommended to print a few pages each month to maintain the print quality.
I quickly found a solution to this problem by going to printing preferences and making sure the PRINT IN GRAYSCALE option was deselected or turned OFF.
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.
Sometimes a printer will indicate a red light when the readjust paper bar is not in its ideal place. Here you have to ensure that it is appropriately placed and you can also establish the change bar for the density of the paper. After securing the right position of bar press “push the paper” button.
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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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Just installed new epson ink and have red light on
ANSWER : t60 fatal error
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Epson Stylus Photo R230 – flashing red lights fix
ANSWER : REDLIGHT
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Epson Stylus Photo R200 – flashing red lights
ANSWER : The R800 will flash the ink and paper lights alternately when the ink pads are assumed to be full from extensive head cleaning. Sometimes, if not always, the head will lock into place on the right side above the ink head cleaning sponges that release ink to the lower ink pads.To correct the problem you need to clean the sponge area, I use cotton swabs. If the head is locked to need to release the carriage lock with a screwdriver. This will require removing the cover, but not necessarily the bottom of the unit.There is a 179 page service manual available for download for $16.50. There are free downloads of this manual, but usually are missing the 100 pages.You can remove the cover by:1. Remove the three screws on the rear housing (One to the left of the power plug, one on the opposite side and one in the lower middle bottom.2. Remove the three screws inside the upper housing (Just under the lid where the hinge is).3. Remove the screw under the left and right side in back below the vents.4. In the back pull the white ribbon closest to you out of the block, do not try to remove the block itself.5. Place a screwdriver into the slot both on the right and lift of the bottom corners on the back to release the hooks that hold the upper unit.6. Lastly, put a screwdriver into the notches on the bottom of the printer located in the front right and left, they are spring loaded.7. Remove cover.8. The head lock release screw is in the right side of the printer and is partially covered by the lower housing. I drilled a half inch hole into the side as to be able to insert a screwdriver. Turn the screw to the left and the head will rise out of the locked position. You only need to turn enough to release the head.9. Clean the sponges and any areas you see with excess ink.10. Place the cover on the unit enough to plug the white ribbon back in and turn the unit on.If the printer lights stop flashing then you are all set.
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Red Lines on Epson printer
ANSWER : The problem is apparently a hardware design shortcoming. The intervals of streaking match every second movement of the print head across the page. The evidence is from five 2.000 (+/- .003) inch spaced repetitions of an image (for business cards). The streaks show up at corresponding locations within the images. They may be consistently bright (paper advance defect), or appear somewhat randomly bright or dark (print head suspension worn out).
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Epson printer can't recognize Epson ink cartridge
ANSWER : Hi, my name is Jim.
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Epson Stylus Photo R230(2 red indicator blinking)
ANSWER : 2 red indicator blinking
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Red Status light stays on
ANSWER : I’ll add that it’s hooked up to a winXP laptop via USB, with the factory-supplied disc installed, and I have the crossover net cable for it, also.
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