Light Situation Solutions
When the
H
light and the
b
light ash
simultaneously
An ink pad is nearing or at the end of its
service life.
The ink pads need to be replaced.
Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service
provider to replace the ink pad
*1
. It is not a user-
serviceable part.
When a message saying that you can continue
printing is displayed on the computer, press the
or button to continue printing. The lights stop
ashing for the time being, however, they will
continue to ash at regular intervals until the ink pad
is replaced.
When the
H
light and the
b
light ash
alternately
A borderless printing ink pad is nearing or at
the end of its service life.
The borderless printing ink pad need to be replaced.
Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service
provider to replace the ink pad
*2
. It is not a user-
serviceable part.
When a message saying that you can continue
printing is displayed on the computer, press the
or button to continue printing. The lights stop
ashing for the time being, however, they will
continue to ash at regular intervals until the ink pad
is replaced.
Borderless printing is not available, but printing with
a border is available.
A printer error has occurred. Remove any paper inside the printer. Turn the power
o and on again.
If the error continues to occur after turning the power
o and on again, contact Epson support.
*1 In some print cycles a very small amount of surplus ink may be collected in the ink pad. To prevent ink leakage
from the pad, the printer is designed to stop printing when the pad has reached its limit. Whether and how oen
this is required will vary according to the number of pages you print, the type of material that you print and the
number of cleaning cycles that the printer performs. e need for replacement of the pad does not mean that your
printer has ceased to operate in accordance with its specications. e printer will advise you when the pad
requires replacing and this can only be performed by an authorised Epson Service provider. e Epson warranty
does not cover the cost of this replacement.
*2 In some print cycles a very small amount of surplus ink may be collected in the borderless printing ink pad. To
prevent ink leakage from the pad, the product is designed to stop borderless printing when the pad has reached its
limit. Whether and how oen this is required will vary according to the number of pages you print using the
borderless print option.
e
need for replacement of the pad does not mean that your printer has ceased to operate
in accordance with its specications. e printer will advise you when the pad requires replacing and this can only
be performed by an authorised Epson Service provider. e Epson warranty does not cover the cost of this
replacement.
Related Information
& “Removing Jammed Paper” on page 96
& “Contacting Epson Support” on page 137
Guide to the Control Panel
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Checking Lights and Printer Status
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