How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?
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if you have all lights flashing and your inkjet Epson printer reporting a possible paper jam or fatal error but there is no paper jammed in the printer maybe the problem is the light sensor first of all look at the waste ink pad counter to make sure the problem isn`t the waste ink pad try to change all ink cartridges …
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.
An ink cartridge is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge.
If the light and the light flash simultaneously, the printer is in a connection error status. Press the [Wi-Fi] button to clear the error, check the following items, and then perform network setup again. Check that the wireless router is turned on.
Projector Lamp is Burnt Out
If the light is flashing red or orange, you need to replace the lamp. If the projector turns on, but the image doesn`t appear, your lamp may be burnt out.
The common causes of “General Error” are: Something in the path of the printhead (like bits of paper or something that`s been dropped in) Incompatible cartridges (Printer can`t/won`t recognise them) Autohead Cleaning & insufficient ink in cartridge(s) [PX/TX700W <-> Artisan 837 models]
A `
Paper has Jammed` message and light blinks
Wait while the printer attempts to clear the paper jam. 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.
If your Epson printer is printing out faint images, skipping lines, or is streaking your image with lines, chances are you have a clogged nozzle–a common problem many users have with Epson printers. It`s unavoidable that print heads clog over time as small amounts of ink residue dry up and collect in the nozzles.
A blinking Power light indicates that the product requires maintenance, or is in an error state.
The Wi-Fi lights are usually flashing rapidly when your Wi-Fi is in use. If you don`t have any wireless devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, these lights may be off. Some routers or gateways may also show a solid green or white Wi-Fi light, which indicates that the Wi-Fi is functional.
This is a common issue and can arise in virtually any projector, but this issue is more common in certain models of projectors. The flickering is caused by what is called “arc wander.” The point at which the arc strikes begins to move slightly on the electrode and makes a track that the arc “wanders” along.
If the Error LED is flashing: Check whether paper is jammed. If it is jammed, remove it (Printing stops if the thermal head overheats and resumes automatically when it cools). For other cases, turn the printer off, and after 10 seconds, turn it back on.
Find the button marked Pause/Reset on the row of buttons on the control panel. Press and hold the button down for at least three seconds to clear the print job and reset your printer so you can start printing again. Try printing again. Repeat the process one time if you still experience printer errors.
When the machine is warming up it may peak. This peak enables the machine to print the first page quickly. Sometimes this warm-up peaking will cause lights to flicker as the power is drawn. You may experience similar light flickering if you plugged in a hair dryer or similar appliance into the same electrical outlet.
If the error light is flashing, you cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Head Cleaning. Or access the printer software, then click the Utility tab and click the Head Cleaning button.
When the machine is warming up it may peak. This peak enables the machine to print the first page quickly. Sometimes this warm-up peaking will cause lights to flicker as the power is drawn. You may experience similar light flickering if you plugged in a hair dryer or similar appliance into the same electrical outlet.
If the error light is flashing, you cannot clean the print head. Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Head Cleaning. Or access the printer software, then click the Utility tab and click the Head Cleaning button.