Both Ink & Paper lights flashing! (by 2 users)

posted by JayBirde on Oct 28, 2006

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Clear out of the blue, when I went to turn on my Epson R220, the power light comes on for a few seconds, the printhead moves around a bit and then the power light goes out and the ink and paper lights flash together. I have bought new cartridges and they are doing the same thing. I have run the Epson Interactive Troubleshooter and followed all the steps. I have checked for paper jams (little pieces too) and I cannot seem to overcome this problem. Any help would sure be appreciated! Thanks.

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Comment by Guest, posted on Mar 22, 2008

i turn my printer on to print will not it says off line error what do i need to do

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posted on May 23, 2007

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if both lights flashing open your window and fire the fucker out the window make sure packi is near by as you can kill your printer and packi at same time

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posted on Mar 11, 2007

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Hi JayBirde

Do the lights flash Together (not alternate) and is it a quick flash (0.1 second on 0.1 second off)? If so, check the Status Monitor for a message. If it says Fatal Error or General Error, then you have a task on your hands!

If the lights flash alternate (0.5 second on 0.5 second off) then this indicates a maintenence error and the status monitor should say parts inside your printer have reached the end of their life - or something similar. This much easier to fix with an R220 Rescue Kit from www.TheServiceManualShop.com - use their search to look for R220 Rescue. If you can't find it, just drop them a line and they will create one for you. Delivery is via instant download so no waiting around to get your machine fixed.

If you have a general or Fatal error it means the printers head can not move using the norm,al amount of force - i.e. something is in the way. You can check a few things:
Ensure their is nothing in the path of the print head - paper, foam from the pad, head lock not retracting, toy soldier on manouvers in the mechanism etc

Chech the encoder strip ( a grey-ish looking plastic strip, near the drive belt for the print head) is clean and attached.

Check the lid for the ink cart cover is full closed.

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posted on Jun 12, 2008

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Sounds like your ink pads are full, usually last only 1 yr - 1 1/2 yrs. do not throw out it is planned obsolecents by Epson.

go here for a little item that will save money and fix that
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=+++Waste+Ink+Tank+for+Epson+

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