Using The Error Indicators - Epson Stylus Color 980 Daily Use

Using the Error Indicators

You can identify many common printer problems using the lights
on your printer's control panel. If your printer stops working and
the lights are on or flashing, use the following table of panel light
patterns to diagnose the problem, then follow the recommended
corrective measures.
Lights
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Problem and solutions
Paper out
No paper is loaded in
the sheet feeder.
Paper jam
Paper has jammed in
the printer.
Ink low (black ink cartridge)
The black ink cartridge
is nearly empty.
Ink out (black ink cartridge)
The black ink cartridge
is empty.
Ink low (color ink cartridge)
The color ink cartridge
is nearly empty.
Load paper in the sheet
feeder, then press the
load/eject button. The printer
resumes printing and the light
goes out.
Press the load/eject button
to eject the jammed paper. If
the error does not clear, open
the printer cover and remove
all of the paper inside,
including any tone pieces.
Then, reload the paper in the
sheet feeder and press
load/eject button to resume
printing.
Obtain a replacement black
ink cartridge (T003).
Replace the black ink
cartridge with a new one
(T003). See "Replacing Ink
Cartridges" on page 30 for
details.
Obtain a replacement color
ink cartridge (T005).