When I click print ,the printer status box says that there is an "operator error" and that i should switch printer off and then on again, this doesn't help. Then a box pops up saying I must install printer heads? Why all of a sudden this problem and how do i fix it?The yellow light that usually indicates that the printer is on is flashing red and yellow now? Please help. Thanks

what is the status of print job in the queue? whether it is showing printing or no status in the windows.
if the status is printing you delete all the print jobs and switch off and on .then try print something. if no status is there in the windows then you check whether the printer is off line .try make it online by right click on the printer icon then click on the use printer online.

Here's what the owner's manual has to say:

Error status (Amber, blinking): you cannot continue to use the
printer. Intervention is required to recover from the error. Fatal
errors are irrecoverable and require a service call.

Blinking 1 (2S cycle)
An error has occurred but
printing can continue if you
press the ON LINE or CANCEL
switch.

Blinking 2 (500mS cycle)
An error has occurred. You
need to replace consumables
or remove jammed paper, for
example. The printer then
recovers from the error and
printing becomes possible
again.

Blinking 3 (120mS cycle)
A serious error has occurred.
rebooting or a service call is
required.

The Status Monitor in Windows provides a readable description
of the printer status corresponding to the indications of the
LEDs. In Mac, the printer driver provides status information
once you have sent a document to print. In Windows, if you
have the Status Monitor Preferences set to Pop up on alerts,
this readable message will be presented on screen whenever
an abnormal condition occurs.

There's no further information. Sorry.

I changed the cartridges in my epson cx5500 but
Problem with the Epson Stylus CX5000 InkJet Photo Printer
i changed the cartridges in my epson cx5500 but its still not working


Hi Good day!! is there any error message? or Blinking orange/red in your printer? if no errors try to restart your printer spooler.
Follow this method:
1. Turn off your printer and then trun it back on see your printer status if it is online and ready.
2. Click "Start"
3. Click "Setting"
4. Click "Control Panel"
5. Choose "Performance and Maintenance"
6. Click "Administrative tools"
7. Click "Services" now you should be on Services box
8. in Services box find "Print Spooler" Click it and then click "stop" at the upper left of the box and then start it again.. hope it works now..

Maybe you have a finding work to be print. Just check the printer status at the start menu. click the printer and faxes then double click the type of printer that you used. After that, the dialogue box appears then on the top of the box you see the word (Printer) click it and then click Cancel all Document then OK. That process are cancell all the finding document that you print before. If did not remove just switch Off the printer and turned it On again. Try this solution back in back if the finding document was not remove.

Hi there,
Error No. 300 :

Cause 1: The machine is not ready.
Action : Ensure that the lamp on the Operation Panel lights.
If the lamp on the Operation Panel is off, turn the machine on.
While [COPY] is flashing, the machine is initializing. Wait until [COPY] stops flashing and stays lit.
When the Alarm Lamp lights orange, an error may occur in the machine.

Cause 2 : Machine is not proper connected.
Action : Ensure that the printer cable is securely connected to the computer/
* If using a switching hub or other devices, disconnect the machine and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing again. If successful, the problem may have been with the device.
* There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable and try printing again.

Cause 3 : The name of the machine being used is not selected in the [Printer] pull down menu of the [Print]dialog box.
Action : Select [MP830] from the [Printer] pop-up menu in the [Print] dialog box of the printer driver.
If the [MP830] is not displayed in the printer list, follow the procedure below to confirm the settings.
1) Select [ Print abd Fax Preferences] from the [Printer] pop-up menu.
2) Check that [MP830] is displayed in the screen that is displayed and select the [InMenu] checkbox.
3) If [MP830] is not displyed, click [+] to add a printer.
If [MP830] is not displayed, install the MP Drivers again referring to the Easy Setup Instructions for the operations.

Hope this helps. Please rate my response.
Thanks.
Have a good day.

This can only be done by getting a new status monitor software . Follow my instructions:- STEP 1 - Install the Epson StatusMonitor software. This program comes on the CD included with the printer. It can also be downloaded from the Epson Web site ( http://download.cnet.com/Epson-Status-Monitor-2/3000-2116_4-10024738.html ).
STEP 2 - Open the Epson StatusMonitor program in any application (such as wordprocessing, spreadsheets or Web browsers) that allows you to print. Click on the "File" menu tab in the control bar of the application.
STEP 3 - Select print or page setup from the "File" menu. A dialog box will open. In that box, click on the "StatusMonitor" icon, which will open the "Epson StatusMonitor" dialog box. Also, you can click on the "Utility" icon and then the "Epson StatusMonitor" button from the "Utility" dialog box.
STEP 4 - Click on the "Update" button to update the display (if you do not think these levels are accurate) when the "Epson StatusMonitor" dialog box displays the relative ink levels for each cartridge in the printer.
STEP 5 - Go back to the "Print" dialog box to change the way that the StatusMonitor utility monitors your printer and ink levels. Click on the "Utility" button again.
STEP 6 - Click on the "Configuration" button in the "Utility" dialog box. The open "Configuration" dialog box will let you adjust settings such as ink level warnings and ink level monitoring before each printing.

Try this:
Open "control panel"
click on "administrative tools" (you might have to switch to "classic view" if it's not already set)
Click on "services"
Scroll down to "print spooler"
Double click on it
Under "startup type"...select "Automatic" (if it's not already.
Then under "Service status" Click "start" if it's not already started. If it is started, click "stop" then start it again.
Click "apply"
Close dialog boxes and try installing your printer again.

Please let me know if this helps :)

Check printer status it has to on "ready" status, then again try to print a demo page located on your printer settings that you don't need to have computer connected. if you can print demo page that you know printer is working fine then again you only have to try for PC connectivity and drivers. if you can print demo page trough printer replug USB still if its not working try to reinstall drivers.

What does the error in the status monitor report?

Switch on the printer, and under Printers And Faxes in windows right click on the RX and select properties

Click on Printing Preferences and then select the maintenance tab, select the Status Monitor and report what it says in the box in the middle.

From here we will be able to help you.