Product Status Messages

You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking the messages on its LCD screen.

Note: If the LCD screen is dark, press the screen to wake the product from sleep mode.
LCD screen message Condition/solution
Close the printer cover. See your documentation for details. Paper may be jammed in the product. If paper is jammed in the product, follow the instructions in this guide to remove the jammed paper from the indicated area.
Printer Error. Turn power off and then on again. For details, see your documentation. A serious error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the error continues, check for a paper jam. If there is no paper jam, contact Epson for support.
A printer's ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. Please contact Epson Support. The ink pads are near the end of their service life and the message will be displayed until the ink pad is replaced. Contact Epson to replace ink pads before the end of their service life.
A printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life. Please contact Epson Support. The ink pad is at the end of its service life. Turn off the product and contact Epson for support.
Combination of IP address and subnet mask is invalid. See your documentation. There is a problem with the network configuration of your product.
Some functions may not be available. For details, see your documentation. When Paper Setup Display is set to Off, the Error Notice setting automatically defaults to Off and AirPrint is not available. Set the Paper Setup Display setting to On to use AirPrint.
Note: The ink pads in the printer collect, distribute, and contain the ink that is not used on printed pages. During the life of your product it may reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or the ink pads have reached the end of their usable life. The Epson Status Monitor, your LCD, or lights on the control panel will advise you when these parts need replacing. If this happens during the standard warranty of the product, the exchange of the product or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty. If the product is out of warranty, the pads can be replaced by any Epson authorized service provider. The waste ink pads are not a user-replaceable part.
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Paper Jam Problems in the Front Manual Feed Tray
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Paper Jam Problems - Roll Paper
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Where to Get Help
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