Printer Light Status

You can often diagnose problems with your printer by checking the printer lights.


Lights
1  power
2 Ethernet
3  paper
4  ink out
Light status Condition/solution
The  power light is on The printer is turned on.
The  power light is flashing The printer is busy. Wait for the  power light to stop flashing before turning off the printer.
The  paper light is on Paper may be out. Load more paper in the cassette and press the  paper feed button to continue.
If multiple sheets have fed, press the  paper feed button to eject the paper.
The paper size selected may not match any of the sizes set for the paper sources. Press the  paper feed button to clear the error, and select the right paper size.
If the paper cassette is not installed, install it and press the  paper feed button.
The  paper light is flashing Paper has jammed in the printer. Check in the cassette, inside the printer, and in the duplexer to remove the jammed paper. Then press the  paper feed button to clear the error.
The  power,  ink out, and  paper light are flashing The cover is open. Close the cover.
An  ink out light is flashing An ink cartridge is low. Make sure you have a replacement cartridge.
An  ink out light is on An ink cartridge is expended or not installed correctly. Replace the indicated cartridge. Make sure the cartridge is installed correctly
All lights are flashing Printer error. Check in the cassette, inside the printer, and in the duplexer to remove the jammed paper. Turn the printer off and then back on again. If the error does not clear, contact Epson.
The black and yellow  ink out lights are flashing The firmware update has failed, and the printer is in recovery mode. Visit Epson's support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for instructions on repeating the firmware update.
The  paper and  ink out lights are flashing alternately The ink pads are near or at the end of their service life. Contact Epson for support. (To continue printing, press the  paper button.)
Related references
Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product
Paper Jam Problems in the Cassette
Paper Jam Problems in the Duplexer
Where to Get Help
Related information
Loading Paper
Replacing Ink Cartridges