Epson EcoTank ET-M1180 Series User Manual page 15

User's Guide
Light Status
Flashing slowly (at 1.25 second intervals)
A paper jam has occurred.
Flashing fast (at 0.5 second intervals)
Paper remains inside the printer.
❏ The printer was not turned off correctly.*
❏ Because the printer was turned off while
operating, the nozzles may have dried
and clogged.
* The power was turned off with a power
strip or breaker, the plug was pulled out of
the outlet, or an electrical failure occurred.
Flashing simultaneously
The printer cover is open.
Flashing simultaneously
The output switch lever is lowered.
Flashing simultaneously
The output switch lever is raised.
Flashing alternately
A maintenance box is nearing or at the end
of its service life.
The printer has started in recovery mode
because the firmware update failed.
A printer error has occurred.
Related Information
"Removing Jammed Paper" on page 96
&
"Contacting Epson Support" on page 133
&
"Installing the Latest Applications" on page 90
&
Printer Basics
Solutions
Remove the paper and press the
Load A4 size paper in the rear paper feed slot, and
then press the
Load paper in the portrait direction.
❏ After clearing the error by pressing the
we recommend performing a nozzle check. Cancel
any pending print jobs.
❏ To turn off the printer, make sure you press the
button.
Close the printer cover until it clicks.
Raise the output switch lever.
Open the paper cassette cover, and then lower the
output switch lever.
The maintenance box needs to be replaced.
When a message saying that you can continue
printing is displayed on the computer, press the
button to continue printing. The lights stop flashing
for the time being, however, they will continue to
flash at regular intervals until the maintenance box is
replaced.
Follow the steps below to try to update the firmware
again.
1. Connect the computer and the printer with a USB
cable. (During recovery mode, you cannot update the
firmware over a network connection.)
2. Visit your local Epson website for further
instructions.
Open the printer cover and remove any paper inside
the printer. Turn the power off and on again.
If the error continues to occur after turning the power
off and on again, contact Epson support.
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