180Solving Problems

Message

Explanation

Response

 

 

 

INK CARTRIDGE ERROR

Ink cartridge(s) may have a bad

Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge; if the

REPLACE CARTRIDGE

contact or condensation.

error remains, replace the cartridge. See

 

page 159.

 

 

 

 

 

INK CARTRIDGE ERROR

You tried to install an ink

If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the

PLEASE INSTALL THE

cartridge that cannot be used

package and product code. Replace the ink

with this printer.

cartridge with a genuine Epson ink cartridge.

CORRECT CARTRIDGES

 

 

 

 

 

INK COVER OPEN

The ink cover or covers are

Close the cover(s).

CLOSE INK COVER

open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INK LOW

Ink cartridge(s) are nearly

Make sure you have replacement cartridges

 

expended (printing continues).

available; see page 159. Print quality may

 

 

decline when ink is low.

 

 

 

INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN

Not enough ink for head

Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see

REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE

cleaning.

page 159.

 

 

 

 

 

INK TOO LOW TO CLEAN

Not enough ink for head

Replace the cartridge(s) before cleaning; see

THE CARTRIDGE BEING

cleaning, but enough for

page 159. After cleaning is finished, you can

printing.

re-use the low ink cartridge.

USED CAN BE INSTALLED

 

 

AGAIN FOR PRINTING

 

 

MAINTENANCE REQUEST A printer part may need to be replaced soon.

Note the code number and contact Epson as described on page 13.

MAINTENANCE TANK

The maintenance tank is almost

NEARLY FULL

full.

Make sure you have a replacement maintenance tank. For the Pro 9900, note which tank is nearly full; see page 169.

MAINTENANCE TANK

The maintenance tank may be

Reinstall the maintenance tank. If the error

ERROR

incorrectly installed.

remains, replace the maintenance tank. For

REPLACE THE

 

the Pro 9900, note which tank needs

 

replacement; see page 169.

MAINTENANCE TANK

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE TANK FULL

The maintenance tank is full.

Replace the maintenance tank. For the

REPLACE THE

 

Pro 9900, note which tank is full; see

 

page 169.

MAINTENANCE TANK

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO CARTRIDGE

Ink cartridge(s) not installed, or

Install ink cartridge(s); see page 159. Do not

INSTALL INK CARTRIDGE

an incorrect cartridge is

reinstall the incorrect cartridge.

installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO MAINTENANCE TANK

Maintenance tank is not

Make sure the maintenance tank is fully

INSTALL THE

installed.

inserted. For the Pro 9900, note which tank

 

is missing; see page 169.

MAINTENANCE TANK