Inktank series printers from the Epson brand have various series that adapt to the needs of customer segments, from the first generation to the latest generation, they have different models and systems and are constantly being improved.
Different from the first generation in the 3rd generation of Epson Inktank output or the L3000 series, which has an operating panel located on the upper front side, do you already know the explanation of each "button"? And it turns out that information about a printer error problem can also be seen from the blinking lights on this operating panel, here's a summary of erzedka.com..
Problems with Epson Printers and How to Solve Them
Like other brands of printers, Epson printers also have various kinds of problems that often arise, especially older printers. So, in this article we will discuss at least 7 problems with Epson printers and how to solve them.
1. Paper/Ink Light Blinks
There are times when the printer is printing suddenly stops and the paper or ink light comes on even though you still remember that the ink is filled and the paper is still full. So, you need to do the following steps
- Press the power button then turn it on again
- If the problem still persists, unplug the power cable and turn it on again.
- But if the ink is in the middle, quickly remove the power
- Then direct the ink to the edge again using your hand
- Next, try turning it on again
2. Print results are dotted or striped
This is also the most common problem in Epson printers. If you experience this problem, perform the following procedures
- Perform standard cleaning 3 times.
- If it still fails, do deep cleaning once and do another test print
- If the problem still occurs, open the cartridge then soak it in warm water until the ink comes out.
- Dry the cartridge and try again
- If this still happens, the cartridge must be replaced with a new one.
3. Paper Jams
By default, the printer prints papers one by one in the order you set previously. However, when the job load is too large, there are times when the paper jams and the printing process stops. If this happens, do a simple check.
- Take the paper back from its place, then rearrange it or add new paper.
- Next, pull at the end of the paper so that there is perfect separation between one sheet and another
- Place the paper back and close the tray so that the paper is clamped perfectly.
4. Empty Ink Warning Even Though It's Still Full
The software in the Epson printer has the ability to detect the ink capacity in the cartridge, then displays this information to the printer interface when you print a document.
However, for some reason, there are times when this information does not match the actual condition of the ink. When the warning appears continuously, it will certainly be very annoying. To overcome this, do the following steps:
- Restart the printer by pressing the power button
- If not finished, turn off the printer and unplug the power cable and restart it.
- If the problem still occurs, perform a reset. How to reset will be discussed later in the next article.
5. Printer Draws More Than One Paper Multiple Times
The printer is set to print one document at a time, unless the printer supports duplex mode which prints on both sides of the paper. However, only one sheet of paper still came out.
But if the printer pulls more than one sheet of paper repeatedly or within a short period of time, you may need to replace the printer roller with a new one.
6. The Printer Light is Flashing Red and the Printer is Jammed
In general, blinking error is an indication of two problems, viz
- Blinking It's Time To Reset Ink Level
- Blinking Printer's Ink Pad Is At The End Of Its Service Live
If this warning appears on the screen, then you have to reset using the resetter tool either using software or manually.
If you don't have experience doing a manual reset, then you should use the available resetter software tool. We will discuss how to reset in the following article. To reset manually, you can follow the procedure below:
- Press the reset button (orange) next to the power button. press and hold for 5 seconds.
- Release the reset button, then press the reset button again for about 5 seconds
- Release the reset button, and press the reset button again for about 5 seconds then release it again.
7. The printout is empty, ink doesn't come out at all
One of the error problems that often occurs with Epson printers is blank printouts, meaning no ink comes out at all. There are several notes for this condition.
- The printer is rarely used so the cartridge becomes dry. Try using the printer several times to print, usually the print quality will improve as the intensity of use increases. To prevent this from happening, try to keep printing even one sheet once a week.
- Check the ink hose, or check the ink capacity in the cartridge again. Because the ink indicator often does not match the actual capacity.
- If the printer has not been used for a long time, try soaking the cartridge head in warm water, then refill the ink and try again.
Epson L-Series Printer Information Table
The Epson L3000 series printer, has an operating panel model that is equipped with several indicator lights, this is indeed given to make it easier for users to know if there is a problem or error, here are the parts of each button and indicator light.
| Light Status | Condition/Solution |
 The power light is On | The product is turned On |
 Wi-Fi light is On | The product is connected to a wireless network |
 The Wi-Fi Direct light is On | The product is connected to the device using Wi-Fi Direct |
 Flashing power light | Product is busy. Wait for the power light to stop flashing before turning off the product |
 The ink light is On | Initial ink filling may not be complete. See the Get Started Here sheet for instructions |
 Paper light is On | No paper is loaded or multiple sheets are loaded at once. Load paper into the product, and press  Copy Button Black & White or  color copy button to clear error |
| Paper light flashing | Paper is jammed in the product. Remove the jammed paper, and press Copy Button Black & White or color copy button to clear error. |
| power and paper light flash simultaneously | The ink pad is nearing or nearing the end of its life. Contact Epson for support. If a message to continue printing appears on your computer, press Copy Button Black & White or color copy button to continue printing |
| power and Paper light flash alternately | Borderless printing ink pads are nearing or nearing the end of their life. Contact Epson for support. If a message to continue printing appears on your computer, press Copy Button Black & White or color copy button to continue printing. Borderless printing is not available until the ink pad is replaced. |
| All the lights are flashing | Paper or protective material is stuck in the product. Open the front cover and remove the jammed paper or protective material. Turn the product off and then on again. If the error persists, contact Epson for support. |
 Wi-Fi light and Wi-Fi Direct flashing | A Wi-Fi connection error has occurred. Press the Wi-Fi button to resolve the error and try again. |
| The ink light is On Paper light is OnWi-Fi light andThe Wi-Fi Direct light is On | An error occurred during the firmware update. Connect your product using a USB cable and try updating the firmware again. If the error persists, contact Epson for support. |
| The ink light is On Paper light is On | The product is not turned off properly. press Copy Button Black & White or color copy button to resolve errors, then run a nozzle check and cancel any pending print jobs. Always use power button to turn off the product. |
How to Resolve the 'It is Time to Reset Ink Level' Error on Epson
This error usually causes the Ink Indicator Light on the Printer to Blink Red because it indicates that it is time to reset the Ink Indicator even though there is still a lot of ink in the cartridge. Then a reset process must be carried out.
And without further ado, Mimin will share how to reset the Epson L120, L130, L210, L220, L310, L360, L365 printer without using the application:
- Make sure the printer is turned on/ON, wait until the printer completes the booting process/until there is no movement anymore.
- Press and Hold the RESUME Button FOR 5 SECONDS then Release
- Press and Hold the RESUME Button FOR 3 SECONDS then Release
- Press and Hold the RESUME Button FOR 1 SECOND then Release
- Wait for the reset process to complete then the red indicator light will disappear
- Turn off your printer and wait until it is completely OFF then turn your printer back on
- The printer can now be used again.
Closing
That's the erzedka.com information regarding the name and section on the panel, as well as information on the status of the condition of the printer, hopefully it will be useful and can help all readers, it's also a good idea to save this article page by pressing (Ctrl + D) if at any time you are confused about the status of the lights on your device, can directly adjust to the table above, Thank you...