Cx5900 ink says empty but not even used - Epson STYLUS CX5900 Printer

Error E-90 means that something is stopping the ink carriage from moving its full extent.
Open the scanner and check that the ink carriage lid is firmly locked down, check along the path of the carriage for any foreign/loose objects. Use an alcohol wipe or similar & gently wipe the plastic registration strip that goes through the top rear of the ink carriage. Be careful not to dislodge or damage it. If the carriage moves when you switch it on, pull out the power cable when it is across to the left and check for loose gears or foreign objects in the gears on R/H side.

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the data u want to print copy it to word or noe pad and select all the data and chane its color to black. In this way your printer will only print with black ink.

Are you using Genunine Cartridges!!!!

ALL…. Epson & Brother Requires Genuine Cartridges. !!!!!!!!

In Purchasing Epson's CX 5400, CX4600, & CX7400 and more, I found out that Epson does not like Generic Printer Cartridges. I also Purchased a Brother. That also does not like Generic Print Cartridges. Color that should be Yellow, will turn out Green, Blue Brown, etc.

These printers have a CHIP that will detect if it is Generic or Genuine. When they see it’s Generic Cartridges, it will print lines thru the words, stripes across the picture and also do a mix match with the colors. It also will not let you print anything, if only one of the cartridges is empty.

I wanted to print only Black, and would not let me, because I did not have any ink in one of my cyan cartridges. Go figure.

That's what these Companies do., so they can keep selling the ink cartridges. Some Printers, are able to use Generic, and some are refillable. Some you can refill them up yourself and I heard, quite MESSY.

So I learned, thru trial and error, that you must use the ORIGINAL Genuine Cartridges for these PRINTERS. Some people say some models work fine compatible, but not mine.......

I had to replace the printer, but Epson, Lexmark & Brothers are always on sale. My Brother & Epson cost me $50.00 with Rebate. .

This is the only advice I can give you. If you find this helpful, pls rate me.

Thanks and Good Luck :0)

Reset ink level counter using hardware resetter, or use CISS chip with autoreset function. But, i suggest do not leave empty ink tank at printer. Ink at head will dried, and next the head will clog.

Reset ink level counter using hardware resetter. Or use CISS chip with autoreset function.

this E-91 is your printer waste pad and needs to be replace and then reset with software let me no if you need it

error E-90 means that something is stopping the ink carriage from moving its full extent. Open the scanner and check that the ink carriage lid is firmly locked down, check along the path of the carriage for any foreign/loose objects. Use an alcohol wipe or similar & gently wipe the plastic registration strip that goes through the top rear of the ink carriage. Be careful not to dislodge or damage it. If the carriage moves when you switch it on, pull out the power cable when it is across to the left and check for loose gears or foreign objects in the gears on R/H side. Hope this helps.

The error code is telling you that the Ink Pads for wasted ink need replacing. If you ignore this, there might be ink spillage within your printer.

Since I don't see the model CX5900 within the USA website, I will assume your in another country.

There is an Epson Ink Pads Reset Utility, but it is only offered within the USA. Here is the link, but the CX5900 will not be in its list. You might try fooling the system and get the CX6000 model. I am not sure if they have to be exact, or if it is the same utility program for all.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/InkPadsForm.jsp

HERE IS ANY WEBSITE OFFERING THE RESET UTILITY without any questions.

http://inkjetprinterhelp.us/epsonSSC.html

all inks run empty no reason

There is a program called SSC Service Utility, but for me it didnt work, I still have the same problem. But, who knows for you work!