Printer Light Status / Error Guide (without LCD Display)

Applies To

  • Hardware: Epson EcoTank and Expression printers without an LCD display. These models use indicator lights to show status and error conditions.
  • Note: For printers with an LCD display, refer to the actual printer message shown on screen rather than this light-based guide.
  • Related Articles:
    • KA-01963 (My Product Is Stuck in Recovery Mode — for the "All lights ON" case)
    • KA-01491 (Ink pad end-of-service-life error — for the "Ink + Paper lights flashing" cases)

Description

This guide explains the control-panel lights on Epson EcoTank and Expression printers without an LCD display, and how to fix common problems like Wi-Fi issues, paper jams, incomplete ink charging, and ink pad alerts. For detailed instructions specific to your exact model, visit the official Epson user guides at epson.sn.

Example Epson EcoTank printer control panel with status indicator lights (no LCD screen)

Solution

Match your printer's light pattern to the table below.

Light Light Pattern Status Solution
Wi-Fi light on Wi-Fi light ON The printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. No action needed.
Wi-Fi Direct light on Wi-Fi Direct light ON The printer is connected to a device directly in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode, without a router. No action needed.
Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct light flashing Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct light flashing A Wi-Fi connection error has occurred; the printer cannot connect to the wireless network. Press the Wi-Fi button to clear the error and retry setup.
Ink light on Ink light ON (EcoTank models) Initial ink charging may not be complete. Complete ink charging using the printer's Start Here guide.
Ink light on Ink light ON (Expression models) An ink cartridge is empty, not installed, or not recognised. Replace any empty cartridges. Ensure all installed cartridges are compatible with your printer model. Press the Stop button to clear the error.
Ink light flashing Ink light flashing (Expression models) An ink cartridge is nearly expended. You can keep printing until the light is lit constantly. Prepare a new cartridge and replace it once it's empty.
Paper light on Paper light ON No paper is loaded, or multiple sheets fed at once. Load paper and press the B&W or Colour copy button.
Paper light flashing Paper light flashing A paper jam has occurred. Remove jammed paper; press the B&W or Colour copy button to reset. If the error persists, load A4 paper and press the copy button to eject any remaining paper.
Ink and Paper lights on Ink + Paper lights ON The printer was not turned off correctly — power was cut via a strip/breaker, the plug was pulled, or an electrical failure occurred. This can cause the print head nozzles to dry out and clog. Clear the error with the B&W or Colour copy button, then run a nozzle check. Always use the printer's own Power button to turn it off in future.
Ink and Paper lights flashing simultaneously Ink + Paper lights flashing simultaneously The main ink pad is nearing or has reached the end of its service life. Contact Epson service — this part is not user-replaceable. See KA-01491 for background on this message.
Ink and Paper lights flashing alternately Ink + Paper lights flashing alternately The borderless-printing ink pad is nearing or has reached the end of its service life. Contact Epson service — borderless printing is disabled until replaced. See KA-01491 for background on this message.
All lights on All lights ON The printer has started in recovery mode because a firmware update failed. See KA-01963: My Product Is Stuck in Recovery Mode for the full recovery process. In short: connect the printer to a computer via USB (recovery mode cannot update firmware over a network), then visit your local Epson website for further instructions.
All lights flashing All lights flashing A general printer error has occurred (a message will also show on the connected computer). Remove any paper inside the printer, then turn the printer off and on again. If the error continues, contact Epson support.