Error Conditions - Epson Stylus PHOTO 2000P Service Manual

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2000P

3.1.1.2 Error Conditions

This printer indicates an error when detecting the following conditions,
and sets the interface signal "/ERROR" to LOW and "BUSY" to HIGH to
stop data input. In this condition, the printer automatically enters non-
printable status. Note if the printer is establishing communication by
IEEE1284.4 protocol, however, it remains in printable status.
Each error condition is described below:
Ink End
Ink in black/color cartridge ends.
Remaining level of ink is low. In this case, the printer warns of the
condition with LED indicators. If ink runs out, on the other hand, the
printer shows an ink end condition and stops its operation. Note the
error occurs if ink of any color in the color ink cartridge runs out.
Paper Out
The printer attempts to load paper but fails.
Paper Jam
The printer fails to eject remaining paper with the specified number of
paper feeding steps at power-on.
The printer can not eject paper despite the FF command is sent or
Load/Eject button is pressed.
No Ink Cartridge / Ink Cartridge Problem
Ink cartridge is not installed or installed incorrectly.
Information in CSIC of the ink cartridge is not read or written properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance Request
Total wasted ink amount reaches capacity. The printer stops operations.
Maintenance request error is not cleared until the ink
C A U T I O N
absorber is replaced and waste ink counter in EEPROM is
reset by the service operation.
Fatal Error
An fatal error is indicated when such an error as carriage control error, or
CG access error occurs.
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