What do the product's lights indicate?

  • See below.

    Product Light Status

    You can often diagnose problems with your product by checking its lights.



    Lights
    1WiFi
    2 power
    3 ink
    4 paper
    Light statusCondition/solution
    The  power light is onThe product is turned on.
    The  power light is flashingThe product is busy. Wait for the  power light to stop flashing before turning off the product.

    If you just replaced an ink cartridge and the  power light is still flashing after 3 minutes, the cartridge may be installed incorrectly. Reinstall the ink cartridge.

    The  power light is flashing

    The WiFi light is flashing orange

    A wireless connection error has occurred. Press the Wi-Fi button to try connecting again.
    The  power light is on or flashing

    The  paper light is flashing

    Paper is jammed in the product. Remove the jammed paper, and press the  B&W copy button or the  color copy button to clear the error.
    The  power light is flashing

    The  paper light is on

    No paper is loaded or multiple sheets fed at one time. Load paper in the product, and press the  B&W copy button or the  color copy button to clear the error.
    The  power light is on or flashing

    The  ink light is flashing

    Ink in a cartridge is low. You can continue printing, or check which cartridge is low and replace it.
    The  power light is on or flashing

    The  ink light is on

    An ink cartridge is expended or not installed correctly. Replace or reinstall the cartridge. (Depending on the color of the expended cartridge and how you are printing, you may be able to continue printing temporarily.)
    The  power light is flashing

    The  ink light is flashing

    The  paper light is flashing

    The ink pads are near the end of their service life. Contact Epson for support. (To continue printing, press the  B&W copy button or the  color copy button.)
    The  power light is flashing

    The  ink light is flashing

    The  paper light is flashing

    The WiFi light is flashing

    A fatal error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again. If the error continues, check for a paper jam.
    The  ink light is on

    The  paper light is on

    The WiFi light is on

    A firmware update error has occurred. Contact Epson for support.
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    Check Cartridge Status
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Published:  Jan 7, 2016