Check the Lights on Your Printer

Light status	Problem and solution
power light on	The printer is turned on.
paper light on	Paper is out or multiple pages have fed. Load or reload paper in the sheet feeder, then press the button. If you’re printing on a CD or DVD, the disc is not loaded. Load the CD/DVD, then press the button.
light flashing	Paper is jammed. Carefully remove the jam. If you’re printing on a CD or DVD, the tray is not ejected. Pull out the CD/DVD tray, then press the button.
ink light flashing	One or more cartridges have low ink. You can continue printing until a cartridge needs replacement. Check the cartridge status to determine which cartridges are affected.
ink light on	An ink cartridge is expended, incorrectly installed, or cannot be used with the printer. If an ink cartridge is likely to be expended or is not compatible, you must replace the cartridge to be able to print. If you just replaced a cartridge and the light is still on, the cartridge is not installed correctly. Press the  ink button to move the cartridges to the replacement position. Press down on all the installed cartridges, then press the  ink button to continue.
ink and paper light are flashing;  power light is on	The printer cover is open or the front tray is not in the correct position. Make sure the cover is closed and the front tray is in the correct position (lower for paper, upper for CD/DVD).
ink and paper light are flashing alternately;  power light is off	Parts inside the printer are at the end of their service life. Contact Epson for help.
ink and paper light are flashing;  power light is off	There is a problem with the printer. Turn it off, wait a few moments, and turn it back on again. If the error is not resolved, contact Epson for help.