This resolution, the only working one I could find for the generic "Printer Error" message, was posted by FixYa user willyinfcva:
"I downloaded the Epson CX5400 manual from 2manuals.com, and the remedies for the printer error light were plain and fell into 5 categories; print or carriage motor ohms out of spec (not likely), a latch holding the paper eject mechanism not locked down, or one of the sensors for head or paper position not functioning properly. Confident with this new information, I aerodusted both sensors, cleaned a smudge off the CR alignment strip behind the head carriage, and also reseated the head for good luck, as I'd had it out before. I ran a test and ... it worked!"
The user guide is available here:
http://files.support.epson.com/pdf/cx54__/cx54__u1.pdf
I have a solid green 'on' light with an error message reading "Printer error - see your documentation and call service if necessary".
Initially when this error message forst appeared I had an on screen 'low color ink' warning. That doesn't appear any longer, just the printer error message. I wondered if I changed the color cartridge it may reset the error? I cannot get the cx3200 to go into ink change mode so would have to dismantle the top of the machine to access the printer cartridges.
Any hel or advice would be appreciated. Bill from London UK.
I've a Epson Stylus CX3650 which suddenly started saying that it didn't recognise my ink cartridges (despite them being the same ones I usually use) and now has a big "E" on the display which apparently indicates that some parts are at the end of their life ... my printer is less than two years old and I cannot even get the printheads to move now, let alone print anything. Any way I can get round this, or will it have to go to printer heaven??
hi
my epson sytlus cx3200 will not print the red light error button remains on and the message on the printer says printer error see your documentation and call service if necessary can you help me with this problem
thanks
marion
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