Problem Solver; What To Do When A Message Is Displayed - Epson SC-F2100 SERIES User Manual

SC-F2100 Series User's Guide

Problem Solver

What to Do When a Message Is Displayed

If the printer displays one of the messages shown below, refer to the solution listed and take the necessary steps.
Message
Ink Cartridge Error
Ink cartridge cannot be
recognized. Insert again or replace
ink cartridge.
Ink Cartridge Error
Ink cartridge cannot be detected.
Insert again or replace ink
cartridge.
Ink Low
Prepare empty waste ink bottle.
Suction Error
See manual to clean caps.
Head cleaning set is nearing end of
life.
Head Cleaning Set Life
Replace head cleaning set.
Press Z to move platen back,
then start replacement.
See manual to clean scale and
change air filter.
USB Memory Error
Failed to read USB memory.
Problem Solver
What to do
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Check that the cartridge is the same color as the color displayed on the control panel,
and then reinstall the cartridge. If the message persists, insert a new ink cartridge (do
not reinstall the cartridge that caused the error).
"Replacement procedure" on page 84
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Condensation may have occurred in the ink cartridge. Leave it for four hours or more
at room temperature and install again.
"Notes on Handling Cartridges" on page 20
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The ink is low. Have a new ink cartridge ready.
"Options and Consumable Products" on page 114
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There is not much room left in the waste ink bottle. Have a new waste ink bottle ready.
"Options and Consumable Products" on page 114
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A suction pressure error occurred while cleaning the print head. Clean the suction cap.
"Cleaning the Suction Cap" on page 66
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If this message is displayed frequently, contact your dealer or Epson support.
It is nearly time to replace the head cleaning set (wiper unit, anti-drying caps, and flushing
pad). Although you can continue printing, make sure you have a new head cleaning set
ready.
"Options and Consumable Products" on page 114
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It is time to replace the head cleaning set (wiper unit, anti-drying caps, and flushing pad).
Replace the set.
"Replacing the Head Cleaning Set" on page 88
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Prepare a new air filter, and then clean the scale and replace the air filter.
"Cleaning the scale and replacing the filter" on page 69
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The USB memory may be in one of the following conditions.
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The USB memory was removed while data was being read
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The selected file is corrupted
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The USB memory's format type or the file format may not be supported.
"USB memory requirements" on page 58
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Check the light and make sure that the USB memory is not being accessed before
removing it from the printer.
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