Status messages

These messages indicate normal phases of printer operation.

Message

Light

Explanation or response

 

 

 

READY

Operate light on

Printer is ready to print.

 

 

 

PRINTING

Operate light flashing

Printer is receiving data.

 

 

 

RESET

All lights flash briefly

Printer is resetting.

 

 

 

PRESS PAUSE BUTTON

Pause light on

Press the Pause button to continue.

 

 

 

WAIT

Pause light on

Printer is initializing, performing maintenance, or

 

 

charging ink.

 

 

 

PAUSE

Pause light flashing

Printer is paused. To resume printing, press the Pause

 

 

button.

 

 

 

Error messages

For a complete list of error messages, see your Printer Guide.

Message

Light

Explanation

Response

 

 

 

 

INK LOW

Ink Out light(s) flashing

Ink cartridge(s) nearly

Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated

 

 

empty (printing continues). by Ink Out light(s). See page 7.

 

 

 

 

INK OUT

Ink Out light(s) on

Ink cartridge(s) empty

Replace ink cartridges indicated

 

 

(printing stops).

by Ink Out light(s). See page 7.

LOAD ROLL PAPER

Paper Out light on

Paper source setting in

Make sure the right paper is loaded

LOAD SHEET PAPER

 

print options is different

and the paper source setting is the

 

 

from control panel.

same on the control panel and print

 

 

 

options.

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE REQ.

 

A maintenance part will

Note the error number and contact

<error number>

 

need to be replaced soon.

EPSON.

 

 

 

 

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