Problem Solver
What to do When a Message is Displayed
If an error occurs with the printer (it is not working properly), the large alert lamp and/or control panel light lights
and a message is displayed on the screen informing you of the problem.
The messages displayed are described in the following section. If you encounter an error message, refer to the
solutions listed here and perform the necessary steps to fix the problem.
Error messages
What to do
Ink Cartridge Expended
Replace ink cartridge.
Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
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“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130
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.
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“Options and Consumable Products” on page 161
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“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130
Ink Cartridge Alert
Non-genuine cartridge!
Quality of non-genuine ink may
vary.
Non-genuine cartridge may not
perform at optimum.
Continue?
Decline
Accept
Select
Decline
to replace the ink cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge.
Selecting
Accept
may void Epson's warranty.
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“Options and Consumable Products” on page 161
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“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130
Ink Cartridge Error
Replace ink cartridge(s).
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Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it. If this message is displayed after
reinstalling the ink cartridge, replace it with a new one (do not reinstall the ink
cartridge that caused the error).
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“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130
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Condensation may occur in the ink cartridge. Leave it at room temperature for at
least four hours before installing the ink cartridge.
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“Notes on handling ink cartridges” on page 23
Ink Cartridge Error
Please install the correct ink
cartridge.
Remove the ink cartridge, and install an ink cartridge that can be used with this printer.
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“Options and Consumable Products” on page 161
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“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130
No Ink Cartridges
Install ink cartridge(s).
Install ink cartridge(s).
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“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130
Ink Low
Prepare new ink cartridges for replacement.
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“Replacing Ink Cartridges” on page 130
Cutter unit nearing end of service
life. Recommend replacing the
cutter unit.
Paper cutter may be blunt. Replace the cutter.
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“Replacing the Cutter” on page 134
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