What does 'Card Error' mean on my Epson Stylus Photo R220?
- LLeah LyonsSep 12, 2025
This error is detected when feeding business card sized paper in landscape orientation.
 

What does 'Card Error' mean on my Epson Stylus Photo R220?
This error is detected when feeding business card sized paper in landscape orientation.
What causes a Fatal Error on my Epson Stylus Photo R220?
This error is detected when the Carriage Unit cannot move correctly due to external force, or the PF Motor cannot rotate correctly.
| printing technology | 6 color (CcMmYK) advanced Micro-Piezo | 
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| ink type | 6-color dye based | 
| maximum resolution | 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi | 
| black print speed | up to 15 ppm | 
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| color print speed | up to 15 ppm | 
| 4" x 6" borderless photo print speed | as fast as 57 sec | 
| maximum printable area | 8.5" x 44" | 
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| top/bottom margin | 0" | 
| left/right margin | 0" | 
| connectivity | USB 1.1 (front/back) for PC connectivity only | 
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| operating systems - windows | 98SE, 2000, Me and XP | 
| operating systems - macintosh | OS X 10.2.4 or later | 
| storage dimensions (W x D x H) | 18.5" x 10.5" x 7.8" | 
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| printing dimensions (W x D x H) | 18.5" x 19.0" x 11.9" | 
| weight | 11.4 lb (without ink cartridges) | 
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