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Flashing red lights, with error message - service required

FLASHIN RED LIGHTS ON EPSON C86 PRINTER. RESET COUNTERS BUT STILL NOT WORKING .ERROR MESSAGE SAYS SERVICE REQUIRED -PARTS END OF NORMAL LIFE - COMMUNICATION ERROR ! CAN YOU ADVISE .THANKYOU , RAY HODGSON

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  • steelhead943 May 13, 2009

    both red lights are flashing what should I do

  • rhodgson44 May 22, 2009

    replaced printer

  • pegpub May 11, 2010

    Will reinstalling the computer software fix it if it seems to be a hardware issue?

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THESE PRINTERS ARE CONSIDERED BIC LIGHTERS IN A TECH'S WORLD BUT YOU COULD TRY RE-SETTING IT AND OR REMOVING ALL SOFTWARE AND RE-INSTALL FROM SCRATCH.

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From the information provided it sounds like you tried to reset the waste counter but didn't actually succeed.

The "Communication error" indicates you were probably using Windows Vista when you tried to use the resetter but failed to use Compatibility mode (set to WinXP SP2 mode + Run as administrator).

This article covers the sorts of errors you get when trying to use AdjProg service utilities and provides some solutions.

Further to that though, specific information on how to fit an external waste kit is also available for the C86 with the same guide being equally applicable to the C84 and C/D88 models as well.

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Is your printer show any massage? such as : The parts inside part of the printer is end of the service life. If so try to follow these proces:
Jast go to:
download ssc servie utility, and run it in to your computer. Set your install printer and damonestrated printer ( select both are epson c 86) Then close the window. a printer icon will be appair on your icon tray. Right click on the icon. Then protection counter > reset protection counter. Protection counter ( again) > clear counter overflow. Then extra > soft reset.
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This is a common error with ALL Epson printers and you can find out more about what it means, what you can do about it and even instructions for fitting a waste ink kit for your printer via here:
http://www.octoink.co.uk/waste

In terms of resetting the waste ink counter, the SSC utility should work but you may need the AdjProg (Adjustment Program) instead depending on whether the printer firmware is willing to talk to SSC or not.

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Press the button to set the carriage in ink change position - while your carriage is in the ink change position UNPLUG YOUR PRINTER.

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http://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/sc86__/sc86__ug/wwhelp/wwhimpl/js/html/wwhelp.htm

If it's a paper jam, look for and remove paper in feed system. If no paper, is the print head properly parked under the right-hand end of the cover? If not, you may have stuck or detached parking mechanism. Come back to me if this is the case for further help.

If it's "internal error", it usually means the waste ink pads need changing. You can overcome this problem temporarily by using the SSC utility - download from

http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

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If you decide to have a go at replacing the ink pads yourself, report back and I will provide further help.

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