Product Status Messages

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

LCD screen message Condition/solution
Ink Cartridge Error

Replace ink cartridge(s).

The ink cartridges have a problem.
  • Check that the cartridge is the same color as the color displayed on the control panel and ink door label, and reinstall the cartridge. If the message persists, insert a new ink cartridge.
  • You cannot change the ink configuration (Standard or Commercial edition) after the ink cartridges have been installed. Make sure the correct cartridges are installed.
  • Condensation may have occurred in the ink cartridge. Remove the cartridge, leave it for four hours or more at room temperature, and reinstall it.
Ink Cartridge Expended

Replace ink cartridge.

Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
Ink Cartridge Alert

Please use genuine Epson ink cartridges.

Replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge that can be used with this printer.
Ink Cartridge Alert

Non-genuine cartridge! Quality of non-genuine ink may vary.

Select Decline to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge that can be used with this printer. Selecting Accept may void Epson's warranty.
Ink Cartridge Error

Please install the correct ink cartridge.

Replace the ink cartridge with an ink cartridge that can be used with this printer.
No Ink Cartridges

Install ink cartridge(s).

Install ink cartridges.
Ink Low The ink is low. Make sure you have a replacement ink cartridge handy.
Cutter unit nearing end of service life. Recommend replacing the cutter unit. Paper cutter may be becoming dull. Replace the cutter.
Cartridge Cover Open

Close left or right cartridge cover.

Close the specified ink cartridge cover.
Paper Load Error Follow the instructions displayed on the LCD screen to remove the jammed paper and clear the error.
Paper Load Error

Press the  load paper button and reset roll paper.

Press the  load paper button to rewind the roll paper, then reload it into the printer.
Paper Eject Error

Remove paper from printer.

Press the  load paper button to release the pressure roller, then remove the paper.
Paper Cut Error

Remove uncut paper.

Roll paper is not cut correctly. Press the  load paper button to release the pressure roller, then remove the uncut paper.
Paper Size Error

Load correct paper size.

The loaded paper is not a supported width. Press the  load paper button to release the pressure roller, then remove the paper.

If the message still appears when you have loaded paper in a supported width, set the Paper Size Check setting to Off.

Paper Sensor Error

Loaded paper or print out has a problem.

The loaded paper is not detected correctly by the printer.

Press the  pause/cancel button.

If this error appears while performing an automatic head alignment, check the following:
  • Make sure you that you have not loaded transparent or colored media, tracing paper, plain paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard, or paper that is more than 0.04 inch (1 mm) thick.
  • Make sure the printer is not exposed to direct, bright light (such as direct sunlight) while performing an automatic print head alignment.
  • Run a nozzle check and make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged.

If this error appears at any other time, make sure that the printer supports the loaded media.

Paper Low The roll paper is low. Make sure you have a replacement roll handy.
Paper Source Error

Cut sheet is loaded. Remove it and change paper source to roll paper.

Press the OK button to clear the message. Remove the cut sheets from the printer and change the source in the Paper Type menu.
Paper Source Error

Roll paper is loaded. Remove it and change paper source to cut sheet.

Press the OK button to clear the message. Remove the roll paper from the printer and change the source in the Paper Type menu. When Auto Roll Feeding is set to Off, you cannot change the paper type when roll paper is fed through the printer.
Paper Setting Error

Check the paper source in your driver settings or reload paper correctly.

The paper source setting in the printer driver and in the printer's Paper Type menu setting do not match. Check the loaded paper and settings in the driver and printer menus.
Paper Setting Error

This paper cannot be loaded from paper cassette. Insert paper less than 0.8 mm thickness from rear manual feeder.

Press the  pause/cancel button and select Job Cancel, then remove the paper from the paper cassette. Print using the front or rear manual feeder, depending on the paper thickness.
Paper Setting Error

Roll paper is loaded. Remove it and change paper source to roll paper.

Pull out the roll paper and select a roll paper option from the Paper Type menu.
Paper Skew

Load paper properly.

The paper is not loaded straight. Press the  load paper button to release the pressure roller, then load the paper correctly.
Borderless Error

Load a supported paper size or load paper correctly.

Check the following:
  • Press the  pause/cancel button and select Job Cancel, then eject the paper. Load the correct size of paper.
  • Make sure the paper is not wavy or curled.
  • Load paper in the correct position depending on the paper type.
  • Change the Paper Size Check setting to On.
Cleaning Error

Not enough ink. Continue cleaning?

Select Yes. Replace any ink cartridges with low ink with new ones to continue cleaning. After cleaning, you may reinstall the original cartridge and use it until it is expended.
Nozzle Clog Detected

Not enough ink. Continue cleaning?

Cleaning Error

Automatic head cleaning failed. Retry?

The printer nozzles are still clogged even after running the automatic head cleaning. Select Yes to run another automatic head cleaning.
Cleaning Error

Not enough empty space in maint box 1. Continue cleaning?

Select Yes. Replace the maintenance tank (in the ink cartridge compartment) with a new one to continue cleaning.
Nozzle Clog Detected

Not enough empty space in maint box 1. Continue cleaning?

Ink Too Low To Clean

Replace ink cartridge.

The cartridge being used can be installed again for printing.

This message may be displayed when Yes is selected after a cleaning error or nozzle clog error. Replace any ink cartridges with low ink with new ones.
Black Ink Error

Black ink does not match print job.

To cancel printing, press  pause/cancel button.

To change black ink to print, press  Black ink/maintenance button.

The type of black ink that is set on the printer and in the printer driver does not match. Press the button to switch to the black ink type specified in the printer driver to continue printing. This takes approximately 3 minutes, and some extra black ink is consumed. Do not switch the black ink unless necessary.
Command Error

Check driver settings.

The printer driver sent an invalid or incorrect command to the printer.

Press the  pause/cancel button and select Job Cancel. Make sure that the driver you are using supports your product.

Check and Clean Nozzle

This feature is not available now. Print the check pattern in the nozzle check menu.

Press the OK button to clear the message. Select Print Check Pattern from the Maintenance menu.
Printless Nozzle Check

This feature is not available now. Print the check pattern in the nozzle check menu.

No Maintenance Box 1 (or 2)

Install Maintenance box 1 (or 2).

Make sure the indicated maintenance tank is installed correctly.
Maintenance Box Error

Replace the maintenance box 1 (or 2).

Make sure the indicated maintenance tank is installed correctly. If you continue to see this message, you may need to replace the maintenance tank with a new one.
Replace Maint Box 1

At the end of service life. Replace maint box 1.

Replace the ink maintenance tank in the ink cartridge compartment (maintenance box 1) with a new one.
Not Enough Empty Space

Replace the maintenance box 1.

Replace Maint Box 2

To continue borderless printing, replace maint box 2.

Replace the borderless maintenance tank inside the printer (maintenance box 2) with a new one to perform borderless printing.
Maint Box 2 Unlocked

Lock lever for maintenance box 2.

Make sure the lever for the borderless maintenance tank inside the printer (maintenance box 2) is in the lock position.
SpectroProofer Error

See documentation for how to solve the problem.

(error code)

See the SpectroProofer documentation for details on the displayed error code.
SpectroProofer Error

Connect cable of SpectroProofer then restart printer.

Turn off the printer and make sure the SpectroProofer mounter is connected correctly. Wait a moment, then turn on the printer again.

See the SpectroProofer mounter documentation for details.

SpectroProofer Error

Refer to the manual and connect the ILS to SpectroProofer. Turn the printer power off, and then on again.

Turn off the printer and remove the color measurement device from the SpectroProofer. Reinstall it correctly, then turn on the printer again.

See the SpectroProofer UVS documentation for details.

F/W Install Error

Firmware update failed.

Restart the printer.

The firmware updated did not install.

Turn off the printer, wait for awhile, and turn on the printer again. Run the firmware update again.

If the message still appears, contact Epson for support.

Maintenance Request

Replace Part Soon/Replace Part Now

(maintenance request code)

A part used in the printer is nearing the end of its service life. Contact Epson for support and provide them with the displayed maintenance request code. The error persists until you replace the requested part.
Call For Service

(service code)

Power off and then on. If this doesn't work, note the code and call for service.

A call for service occurs when:
  • The power cable is not connected securely
  • An error occurs that cannot be cleared

When a call for service has occurred, the printer automatically stops printing. Turn off the printer, disconnect the power cable from both the outlet and the printer, and reconnect them. Turn the printer on and off several times. If the same call for service is displayed on the LCD screen, contact Epson for support and provide them with the displayed service code.

Related concepts
Print Head Nozzle Check
Print Head Cleaning
Related tasks
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Related references
Print Quality Options - Windows
Color Management Options - Windows
Output Resolution Settings - Mac
Advanced Color Settings - Mac
Paper Menu Settings
Printer Setup Menu Settings
Administrator Menu Settings
Where to Get Help
Related information
Media Handling
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Tanks