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How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?

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A blue or green light indicates the printer is operating correctly, while a red light indicates an error has occurred.
According to the manual, a blinking red ! light means: A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting for the error to be cleared.
When your printer displays a solid red LED light this might indicate the paper failed to pass through the second sensor and has jammed paper around the toner cartridge or fuser. Use the steps to resolve paper jams inside the printer. Open the cover of the printer, and then close it afterwards.
Ink in a cartridge is low. You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is low and replace it.
The ink levels may be low and you may need to refill the ink. Visually check the ink levels. Also make sure you filled the tanks with the correct colors of ink. After you print, the colors in your printout need time to set as the ink dries.
A solid red light will occur if: The printer is out of labels – Reload labels. The printer is out of ribbon ( TLP models only) – Reload ribbon. The printhead is open (amber may appear red) , not latched down all the way.
Actually, PS3 red light of death implies that there is a heavy workload on the console at that very moment. It is a warning before the actual error. Tip: PS3 blinking red light is also called RLOD (Red Light of Death). The blinking red light on PS3 might appear when you are playing graphics-intensive games.
The red flashing light on your camera shows that the camera is accessing the memory card. It`s normal to see a red light when the camera takes a photo. (Nikon users see a green light.) The light should quickly go on-and-off if all is well.
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.
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.
If one or more of the colours are missing from your printed document, the ink cartridges may not be installed correctly or nozzles in the print head may be clogged up. To solve this issue, do the following: Check the print quality and clean the print head. Install a new genuine Brother ink cartridge.
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.
Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Start Menu. Select Settings, then Devices and finally, Printing Preferences from the menu. Then, click the Maintenance tab and click View Printer Status. This will bring up a window that details the full status of your printer and its ink levels.
If your prints are faded or blotchy, it may be time to replace your ink cartridges. When ink levels are running low, it can dry out and clog the ink nozzle. This means your printer will try and produce more ink than it usually would, which could cause your printer to break down.

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Red Light – Please help!
ANSWER : Here is the vid:

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Xerox Phaser 3250 solid red light with no apparent reason
ANSWER : I found the problem to be a fuser. For $150 you can fix this issue. Cheaper to buy a new unit.

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

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Just installed new epson ink and have red light on
ANSWER : t60 fatal error

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the indicator lamp below the ink indicator sign bottom is lighting red in colour rapidly.
ANSWER : We have free Trial Reset Key.

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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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