Epson Wf 2540 Printer Error Turn Power Off and Then on Again
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Posted 01 March 2014 - 01:54 PM
I am hoping someone might exist able to help me. This is a fairly new all in ane printer and I had run out of ink a few months ago but just today replaced 3 out of 4 of the ink cartridges. The initial installation was for 2 merely while attempting to clean the nozzles several times (no black was showing) I ran out of another. So iii cartridges afterward and I could then not get two of the 4 to print annihilation during a cleaning.
I turned the printer off and back on and now have an error I cannot seem to get rid of. Upon turning the printer back on the error message says "printer mistake. Turn power off and back on. For details see your documentation" I checked the status on my desktop and it said to cancel all print jobs - the queue is articulate - to remove a paper jam from scanner feed - there was none even so I opened and airtight the top anyway - so to turn it off and on once more. This has been washed several times - same error bulletin.
I tried to disconnect from computer and ability and then reconnect - aforementioned error message.
For some reason, I cannot get to the Epson website - keeps maxim address not institute no matter what link I click on.
Is there anyone out there that might be able to help me?
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Posted 01 March 2014 - 02:52 PM
What you might desire to try kickoff is to uninstall and then reinstall your printer software, beingness certain to just connect the printer when prompted.
Beneath is a link to the Epson website.
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Shop/jsp/index.do?cookies=no
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Posted 01 March 2014 - 05:38 PM
Thank you for your assist. Although I was trying to avoid that, I realized it needed to be done. Fifty-fifty had problems with uninstall just somewhen was able to get it cleared out. I re-installed and did not connect the usb cable until prompted, withal the same exact error message is still on the printer screen. I am unable to clear it. Any other suggestions?
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Posted 01 March 2014 - 05:42 PM
If yous could post the model number of your printer it may help people here to find some farther information.
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Posted 01 March 2014 - 05:48 PM
My apologies - I thought I did LOL It is an Epson WF-2540 all in one
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Posted 01 March 2014 - eleven:13 PM
Ink jet printers are notorious for the ink that gets squirted from the cartridge during initialization and cleaning routines. This tends to build up in an area near the "habitation" position and turns into GUM after a while. This will mucilage up new cartridges as fast every bit y'all put them in. I similar to phone call the niggling catch expanse a "spit cup" and needs to exist cleaned at least every three cartridges, before any extended non-use period and should involve cleaning the cartridge printheads with booze and covered with the plastic seal. Returning to utilize after no prep before should be cleaned kickoff. Loftier quality photo prints should be washed after a cleaning and with new cartridges and they'll all exist perfect.
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Posted 02 March 2014 - 09:x AM
Cheers for that data. I did run across a video posted somewhere that showed how to make clean those parts. The biggest effect I am having now though is that I am unable to use any part of the printer. As soon as I turn it on, it powers up and an error message appears. When I click on details on the pc, it says to turn off and on - done - clear cache - done - and clear newspaper jam in document feeder - there is none and I have opened and airtight and check with flashlight and used compressed air in example and zilch. Just stuck on this error. I am trying to find out how to articulate that error. I but purchased this almost half-dozen months ago, used it plenty to run out the first black ink cartridge it came with. Used the scanner for the first time yesterday and and so this started afterward I changed the cartridges and cleaned the nozzles a few times. Then all of a sudden this mistake came upward and I have been struck there since.
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Posted 02 March 2014 - 11:thirteen AM
That initialization routine that gets run on start upwardly checks the entire units role before completeing without an error. You might take heard the noises, thay are the carriages being sent to their home positions and making unlike sensors activate. Access the cartridge loading expanse while off and move the railroad vehicle abroad from the stops, just an inch is needed. Lifting slightly, it should move easily, if it appears sluggish at starting time, the ink collection loving cup is gummed up and needs cleaning. The paper path has sensors that are mounted reverse the size adjustment slide on the newspaper tray. Commonly a minor opto-sensor, it can be blocked with dust.
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Posted 02 March 2014 - 11:24 AM
I did find the optic sensor and used compressed air to no avail. I will continue working on that but in the meantime I am unable to movement the wagon at all without forcing which I am afraid to practise. You were referring to the cartridge carrier right? That seems locked in and does not motion.
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Posted 02 March 2014 - 01:23 PM
Later spraying the optic sensor several times and spraying the compressed air in and around the printer cartridge carrier, I was able to become the error to get away. I then began working on cleaning the printer heads and that was going well until the terminal time I unplugged the printer. When I turned it back on the error is back and air is non helping. Oh these things tin exist so frustrating!
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Posted 02 March 2014 - 02:38 PM
I receently did my yearly cleaning on my unit and information technology was a mess. I used paper towel twisted around some long needlenose pliers. The ink has a small trough to catch the drops wiped of the confront of the cartridge. It drips/flows down a ramp, back and forth to the bottom of the assembly mount. What a mess. Finally cleaning is with alcohol wipes and q-tips to get all the ink. A cartridge alignment may not be an option for your machine just may assist to practise an idle machinery.
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Posted 29 March 2014 - 12:56 PM
Well I have left this alone for a few weeks and accept purchased a cleaning kit for the print head nozzles. In the meantime the main issue seems to be that I cannot get rid of this error. When I turn the printer on, the fault is there indicating in that location is a paper jam which there is not. I take used compressed air to clean that expanse and although that worked once, it does not seem to exist doing anything now. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
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Posted 29 March 2014 - 03:14 PM
Yous may find some useful data at this link.
http://world wide web.justanswer.com/printers/7o93w-new-epson-wf-2540-one-keeps-saying.html
They indicate that you may get that error message if any of your ink levels were low.
Also, every bit they ask at the link, have you removed all access doors, and carefully checked for even the smallest bit of loose paper?
Sometimes the least flake of newspaper can cause that message.
PS.
I just found this link, and they seem to have a fix.
Information technology seems to involve powering downwards the Printer in a certain mode, then re starting it,and then removing, and re installing the ink cartridges.
I have no idea if it will solve your problem, but it might be worth a try.
http://world wide web.justanswer.com/printers/7o9ej-having-bug-epson-wf-2540.html
Edited past GB2064, 29 March 2014 - 03:24 PM.
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Posted 29 March 2014 - 06:54 PM
Coveted mfgrs service manuals are loaded with special power upwards/power down routines to access dissimilar functions for maintenence. Those manuals are expensive aand simply available to mfgr certified service centers.
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Posted 05 April 2014 - x:34 AM
I had the same trouble several weeks ago - tried all the above suggestions. I finally called Epson tech back up. If y'all take had your printer for less than a twelvemonth it should still be nether warranty - they sent me a brand new printer at no toll to me, I just have to mail mine dorsum to them (they are paying aircraft on that too). Good luck - I promise this new one doesn't do the same thing to me!
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