Diagnosing Problems; Checking The Control Panel Error Messages - Epson 1000 ICS Basics Manual

Diagnosing Problems

You can diagnose some problems by checking the printer's control panel, as described
below, or printing a nozzle check, as described on page 39.

Checking the Control Panel Error Messages

Operate light
Operate
Operate button
Here is a list of control panel error messages and what you can do when you see them.
Error Message
No color and black ink cartridge – – >
Press the Copy button to install new color
(T018) and black (T017) ink cartridges.
No black ink cartridge – – >
Press the Copy button to install a new
black ink cartridge (T017).
No color ink cartridge – – >
Press the Copy button to install a new
color ink cartridge.
Color and black ink out – – >
Press the Copy button to begin replacing
the color (T018) and black (T017) ink
cartridges.
Black ink low
Color ink low
Black ink out – – >
Press the Copy button to begin repacing
the black ink cartridge (T017).
Error light
Scan
Clear
Clear all
(3sec.)
Scan button
Solution
There are no ink cartridges in the EPSON 1000
ICS or they are installed incorrectly. See page 29
to install ink cartridges.
There is no black ink cartridge in the EPSON
1000 ICS or it is installed incorrectly. See
page 29 to install an ink cartridge.
There is no black ink cartridge in the EPSON
1000 ICS or it is installed incorrectly. See
page 29 to install an ink cartridge.
Both ink cartridges have run out of ink. See
page 29 to replace both ink cartridges.
Obtain a replacement ink cartridge.
Obtain a replacement ink cartridge.
The black ink cartridge has run out of ink. See
page 29 to replace the ink cartridge.
B&W/ Color button
B&W
Copies
Color
Value
Menu
Copy button
Stop
Copy
Stop button
Problem Solving
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