NOT PRINTING THE FLASHING LIGHT IS AN L HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS. PLEASE INFORM ME WHAT TO DO. I HAVE TRIED REMOVING THE CARTRIDGE AND CLEANING IT. RELOADED THE PAPER.

Which lights are blinking red? What is the rate of the flashes? I'll assume that one of the blinking lights is the power light (just means error).

If the either of the ink cartridge lights is blinking rapidly, the cartridge may not be seated correctly. Try reseating the cartridges and then press OK to clear the error. If it is a less rapid flash it could be that the print head isn't reading the cartridge ink level correctly. Please note: refilled or non-Epson cartridges may not be read correctly due to information stored in a chip on the cartridge or in the printer.

In this case the problem may be in the print head and Epson doesn't recommend cleaning this yourself. You can replace it. (On other inkjets, pop out the cartridges, remove the print head and wipe with soft, lint-free cloths or q-tips dampened with bottled or distilled water (wring out excess water). On each section, you wipe away from the nozzles. Then wipe off the inside of the print head carriage (contacts) as well. Dry everything with a dry cloth and reassemble the printer.)

If the Check paper light is blinking check for a paper jam or the printer looking for a different paper size.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Check whether cartridges is placed properly ?

Unplug the unit for 30 minutes and plug back the power chord to the unit .

Hi,

• Make sure cartridge is placed in properly,
• Re seat the cartridge and check.
• It should work

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Hi there,

This light that is showing the Print Cartridge Status. Here is what you can do:

If the light is on and not flashing: Check to see if a print cartridge is low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. If neither print cartridge is low on ink, press the Resume button. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn off, then turn on the printer.

If the light is on and flashing: Verify that the correct print cartridges are installed.

Follow these steps:
1. Open the printer's top cover, remove the black or photo print cartridge, then close the cover.
2. Do one of the following:

• If the light is flashing: Open the top cover, replace the print cartridge you removed, then remove the tri-color print cartridge. Go to step 3.
• If the light is off: There is a problem with the print cartridge you removed. Go to step 3.

3. Manually clean the print cartridge.
After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the print cartridge status light continues to flash, replace the print cartridge.if the light is on and not flashing. Check to see if a print cartridge is low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge.

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I might have an idea why this is happening....The print cartridges might need cleaning...
Follow the steps below to do this....


Step one: Remove the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge

NOTE:
The black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge is in the right side of the carriage. -Lower the cover of the product.
-If the print cartridge status light flashes, proceed to Step two: Replace the print cartridge.
If the print cartridge status light is off, proceed to Step three: Manually clean the print cartridge.
Step two: Replace the black, photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge and remove the tri-color print cartridge
- Remove plastic tape from new ink carttridge CAUTION:
Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper electrical contacts.



NOTE:
The tri-color print cartridge is in the left side of the carriage.
-Lower the cover of the product. -If the print cartridge status light stops flashing, proceed to Step three: Manually clean the print cartridge.
If the print cartridge status light still flashes, replace the tri-color print cartridge. If the issue continues, service the product.


Step three: Manually clean the print cartridge
1. Gather the following items to clean the print cartridge and carriage:
o Clean distilled water. Use bottled or filtered water if distilled water is not available. Tap water can contain contaminants that damage the cartridge.
o Clean cotton swabs or any soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the cartridges (coffee filters work well).
o Sheets of paper or a paper towel to rest the cartridges on during cleaning.
2. Open the product cover, and wait until the carriage stops moving.
3. Remove the print cartridge, and place it on a piece of paper with the nozzle plate facing up.

NOTE:
Clean the contacts quickly so that the print cartridge is not outside of the product for more than 30 minutes. If the cartridge is outside of the product for too long, the ink can dry and clog the nozzles.
4. Unplug the product.
5. Dip a swab in the clean water, and then squeeze it to remove most of the moisture. The swab should be only slightly damp.
6. Clean the print cartridge contacts. Do not touch the nozzles.
7. Clean the contacts in the carriage, inside the product.8. Either let the print cartridge sit for ten minutes to allow the cleaned area to dry, or use a new swab to dry it.
9. Reinstall the print cartridge.
10. Plug the product back in.
11. Close the product cover.


Good Luck!
If there is anything more I can do for you please let me know if not and the problem is solved please rate it, Thanks, JCE

Introduction The printer lights indicate the printer status. These lights can be on, off, or blinking (flashing), depending on the status of the printer. The sections below describe the most common combinations of blinking lights, how to fix the issue, and how the issue is caused. NOTE: The light patterns included in this document are described as blinking or flashing lights. For the purpose of this document, "flashing" means the same as "blinking." Blinking lights Printer lights can can blink for more than one reason, so the solution can vary. These solutions need not be performed in a specific order, but solutions for the most common issues are presented first. Blinking lights are often accompanied by an error message on the computer screen, which might help determine the solution. Issue: Power light is blinking

Solution

Close the cover.

Cause

Printer cover is open. Solution

Insert appropriate media in the In tray.

Cause

The printer is out of paper. Solution

• Change the printer's print mode setting.
• Change the printer's paper type selection.
• Use a different brand of label media.

Cause

The printer has difficulty picking up label media. Solution

Follow each of these steps until the problem is resolved:

1. Remove the paper from both paper trays.
2. Press the power button once. Wait a moment for the paper jam to clear.
3. If printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached while passing through the printer. If the paper jam was not resolved, continue on to the next steps.
4. Remove the rear access door.
5. Remove the paper jam through the opening at the back of the printer.
6. Replace the rear access door.
7. Reload the paper into the paper In tray.
8. Print the document.

Cause

There is a paper jam. Solution

Follow each of these steps until the problem is resolved:

1. Remove and then reinsert the print cartridge(s) into the printer.
2. Clean the print cartridges automatically using the Clean Cartridges option in the Printer Assistant.
3. Manually clean the print cartridges and print cartridge cradles:
   • Open the printer cover and wait until the carriage moves to the center.
   • Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
   • Disconnect power cord from the back of the printer.
   • Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the nozzle plate facing up.
   • Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water.
   • Clean the face and edges of the print cartridges with the swab. Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
   • Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls using a clean, moistened swab.
   • Reinsert the print cartridges.
   • Close the printer cover.
   • Connect the power cord to the back of the printer.
   • Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
4. Calibrate the print cartridges.
5. If the light is still flashing, replace the print cartridges.

Cause

There is a problem with a print cartridge. Solution

1. Print a printer self-test by holding the power button down with a pencil and opening and closing the top cover four times.
2. Check the nozzle self-test pattern in the self-test print out. If one or more of the solid rectangular areas are missing, an electrical contact problem may be present.
3. Remove and then reinsert the print cartridge(s) into the printer.
4. Print the document.
5. If the problem persists, follow the steps listed above for cleaning the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle.
6. Try printing again. If the problem continues, replace the print cartridges.

Cause

The print cartridge has partial loss of electrical interface with the carriage connections.

The Power Light Flashes Orange - Error Codes When an error occurs, the power light flashes orange. The number of orange flashes followed by a long green flash indicates the cause of the problem.
Two orange flashes: Out of paper, paper jam, or paper feed error
If no paper is loaded in the auto sheet feeder, or if the paper is not loaded correctly, set the paper correctly and press the Resume button on the printer to continue printing.
Three orange flashes: Paper jam
If paper has jammed in the printer, carefully remove the jam and press the Resume button to continue printing.
Four orange flashes: A tank inside the BJ cartridge (print head) is out of ink
Replace the empty BJ tank and press the Resume button to continue printing.
Five orange flashes: BJ cartridge is not installed properly
Remove and reseat the cartridge correctly. Make sure the orange protective cap and tape have been removed. Make sure the blue locking lever is locked down securely.
Six orange flashes: BJ cartridge (printhead) is not installed
Remove and reseat the cartridge correctly. Make sure the orange protective cap and tape have been removed. Make sure the blue locking lever is locked down securely.
Seven orange flashes: BJ cartridge (printhead) is defective
Remove the BJ cartridge and check that the contacts on the cartridge and cartridge holder are clean. Make sure the orange protective cap and tape have been removed and reinstall the cartridge. If the error occurs again after you resume operation, you may need to replace the BJ cartridge.
Eight orange flashes: Waste ink absorber almost full
The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink that is consumed during print head cleaning. This error indicates that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Press the Resume button to skip the error so you can continue printing.
The POWER light flashes orange and green alternately: Service error
A service error means the printer requires the attention of a qualified technician. Count the number of flashes. (You may be asked this information.)

Issue

Printer cover is open

Solution

Close the cover.

Issue

Printer is out of paper

Solution

Insert appropriate media in the In tray.

Issue

Printer has difficulty picking up label media

Solution

• Change the printer's print mode setting.
• Change the printer's paper type selection.
• Use a different brand of label media.

Issue

There is a paper jam

Solution

Follow each of these steps until the problem is resolved:

1. Remove the paper from both paper trays.
2. Press the Power button once. Wait a moment for the paper jam to clear.
3. If printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached while passing through the printer. If the paper jam was not resolved, continue on to the next steps.
4. Remove the rear access door.
5. Remove the paper jam through the opening at the back of the printer.
6. Replace the rear access door.
7. Reload the paper into the paper In tray.
8. Print the document.

Issue

There is a problem with a print cartridge

Solution

Follow each of these steps until the problem is resolved:

1. Remove and then reinsert the print cartridge(s) into the printer.
2. Clean the print cartridges automatically using the Clean Cartridges option in the Printer Assistant.
3. Manually clean the print cartridges and print cartridge cradles:
   • Open the printer cover and wait until the carriage moves to the center.
   • Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
   • Disconnect power cord from the back of the printer.
   • Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the nozzle plate facing up.
   • Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water.
   • Clean the face and edges of the print cartridges with the swab. Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
   • Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls using a clean, moistened swab.
   • Reinsert the print cartridges.
   • Close the printer cover.
   • Connect the power cord to the back of the printer.
   • Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
4. Calibrate the print cartridges.
5. If the light is still flashing, replace the print cartridges.

Issue

The print cartridge has partial loss of electrical interface with the carriage connections

Solution

1. Print a printer self-test by holding the power button down with a pencil and opening and closing the top cover four times.
2. Check the nozzle self-test pattern in the self-test print out. If one or more of the solid rectangular areas are missing, an electrical contact problem may be present.
3. Remove and then reinsert the print cartridge(s) into the printer.
4. Print the document.
5. If the problem persists, follow the steps listed above for cleaning the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle.
6. Try printing again. If the problem continues, replace the print cartridges.

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Hi,

Just to confirm pls:
1. the new print cartridges are original HP inks;
2. you have remove the bright pink tape from the ink cartridges;
3. the black is on the right side and the color is on the left side.

You can try removing both cartridges and clean the gold colored contacts where the pink tape was. Pls do the same to the mate pins in the cartridge holder in the printer.

Try again. If this does not be corrective, you may need to change inks again.

Hope this be of help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

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