Question about Epson Stylus Photo R300 InkJet Printer

EPSON R300 I keep getting the Error messge: Close the cd/dvd guide. Even though the guide is closed. last week I had to push the guide tight into the printer in order to get it to work, but now it wont start up or work. Everytime I turn it on the error message comes up. Does this mean the sensor is blown? How do I fix it? Anyone know?? Cheers!Austin

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Austin Plan May 11, 2007

Thanks a million friend! Just got the manual;...hope its not to techy
Anonymous Jan 12, 2008

any one fixed this problem????? any one fixed this problem?????
Anonymous Jun 07, 2008

error message close cd dvd guide although it is closed
gor_di Jun 11, 2008

My printer says..Paper not loaded correctly

and my computer says..Paper not loaded correctly close dvd guide

It was working perfectly then during a print run this came up
juniord Jul 07, 2008

I keep getting the Error messge: Close the cd/dvd guide. Even though the guide is closed. last week I had to push the guide tight into the printer in order to get it to work, but now it wont start up or work. Everytime I turn it on the error message comes up.How do I fix it?
Anonymous Mar 06, 2012

I have same problem and have confirmed sensor is at fault. Where do you get new ones? Have tried just about everywhere.

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I have the r300 manual if any want it . obd 2 @ hotmail.co .uk

(take out the spaces) its about 10mb

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If you had to push the tray up hard, it could just be that the sensor is now mis-aligned and not detecting the draw is closed. You can check the voltages from the sensor to determine if the sensor is switching. Get yourself a service manual for the printer (aaprox £3.50/ $7.00) to help you get to the sensor and test it's funtion. Try http://www.TheServiceManualShop.com or http://mikeburton.tradebit.com/files.php/1003

Posted on May 04, 2007

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