My cx3600 printer is locked up with all lights flashing including error E how do I unlock it

The flashing green light on your Epson Stylus CX3600 printer is indicating an error with the ink system. The error message you mentioned, "not to press the ink button unless the green light is on and not flashing", is likely referring to the ink button that is located on the side of the printer and is used to reset the ink levels.
To resolve the issue with the flashing green light, try the following steps:

1. Turn off the printer: Turn off the printer and disconnect it from the power source.
2. Clean the ink cartridges: Remove the ink cartridges from the printer and clean the contacts with a soft, damp cloth. Make sure not to touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts.
3. Check for clogs: If the problem persists, check the ink cartridges for clogs and clean the print head.
4. Reinstall the ink cartridges: Reinstall the ink cartridges into the printer, making sure that they are properly seated.
5. Turn on the printer: Connect the printer to the power source and turn it on.
6. Check the green light: Observe the green light and make sure it is no longer flashing

try unplugging from mains for a while

The SSC utility will allow you to reset the waste counter on this printer... You may find that this is a general error though in which case resetting won't make any difference.

Link for SSC:
http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

Restart your computer and power-cycle your printer off and back on.

Make sure the paper tray is not overloaded.

Make sure the paper in the tray firmly pushed into the paper tray towards the printer.

Try to read this one;

http://tricks-collections.com/2008/06/reset-epson-stylus-color-printers/

Its also talk about some software you gonna need just read and understand.

remove the cartridges then, the press and hold all the available buttons on your printer where it could cause a machine resetting...

you could also remove the cartridges then wipe the circuitry of the cartridge... (the gold-like connector)

then turn off your printer without putting back the cartridges... (leave it turned off for 5 minuets)

turn your printer on then it should be ok

(post back if it doesn't work)

Restart your computer and power-cycle your printer off and back on.

Make sure the paper tray is not overloaded.

Make sure the paper in the tray firmly pushed into the paper tray towards the printer.

printer lights flashing and letter e its aq epson stylus cx3600

Epson CX3600- 8 FLASHING LED`s and Error code

scanner error seeyour documentation and call service if necessary