Specifications
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134 | Solving Problems
SERVICE REQ.  All lights 
flashing 
The print head is 
locked.
An error has occurred.
Pull out the green tab to unlock the print head. 
See page 18.
Note the error number, then turn the printer off 
and back on. If the message remains, contact 
Epson as described on page 10.
SET INK CRTG — Ink cartridge chip error. Remove and reinstall the ink cartridge. If the 
message remains, replace the cartridge.
SET PAPER 
LEVER
 Paper light 
on
Paper lever was 
released during the 
printing process or 
another operation.
Pull the lever all the way forward, to the 
secured position. Start printing again from the 
beginning for best results.
TOP COVER 
OPEN
— Top cover is open. Close the top cover. 
UNABLE TO 
PRINT
— You tried to print while 
an error condition was 
present.
Press the   Pause button to exit the 
SelecType menu system. If the message 
appears again, clear the error before you print.
WRONG INK 
CRTG
B Ink light on  You tried to install the 
wrong ink cartridge.
If you are installing ink cartridges for the first 
time, you must install the cartridges that came 
with your printer.
If you are replacing ink cartridges, check the 
package and product code. You must use the 
ink cartridges designed for your printer. Other 
cartridges will not work.
WRONG PAPER 
SIZE
 Paper light 
flashing
Loaded paper does not 
match the image size.
Make sure the size you selected in the printer 
driver matches the loaded paper size. Load the 
correct size paper if necessary. 
Message  Light Explanation Response
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