Check the Status Lights on the Control Panel

Lights	Problem and solution
	Paper out
	No paper is loaded.	Load paper into the paper cassette, and then press  paper button. The printer resumes printing and the light goes out.
	Wrong paper size selected
	The selected paper size does not match size of the paper fed into the printer.	After loading paper that matches the print size selected with the computer, press  paper button to clear the error and continue printing. Reprint any missing pages.
	Double-paper feed
	Two sheets of paper are fed at the same time.	Press  paper button to feed and eject the paper. If the paper remains in the printer, see Paper Feeding Problems While Printing.
	Paper jam
	Paper has jammed in the printer.	See Paper Feeding Problems While Printing.
	Ink expended
	An ink cartridge is expended or not installed.	Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. If the light is still on after you have replaced the cartridge, it may not be installed correctly. Reinstall the ink cartridge so that it clicks into place. See Remove and Install Cartridges.
	Wrong cartridge
	The currently installed ink cartridge cannot be used with the printer.	Replace the incompatible cartridge with an appropriate ink cartridge. See Remove and Install Cartridges.
	Incorrectly installed ink cartridge
	An ink cartridge is not installed correctly.	Reinsert the ink cartridge. See Remove and Install Cartridges.
	Ink low
	An ink cartridge is nearly expended.	Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is nearly expended, check the ink cartridge status. See Check Ink Status From Your Computer.
	Cover open
	The printer cover is open.	Close the printer cover.
	Output tray closed
	The output tray is closed.	Open the output tray, and then slide out the extensions.
Flashing alternately	Maintenance
	The printer's ink pads are saturated.	Contact Epson support to replace ink pads.
	Unknown printer error
	An unknown printer error has occurred.	Turn off the printer. Open the printer cover and remove any paper or other obstructions from the paper path. See Paper Feeding Problems While Printing

= on, = off, = flashing slowly, flashing fast