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If an Error Occurs

When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message.

When an error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange and a Support Code (error number) is displayed on the computer screen. For some errors, the POWER lamp and the Alarm lamp flashes alternately. Check the status of the lamps and the message, then take the appropriate action to resolve the error.

Support Code Corresponding to the Number of Flashes of the Alarm Lamp

Example of 2 times flashing:

(A) Flashes

(B) Goes off

Number of flashes

Cause

Support Code

2 flashes

There is no paper in the rear tray.

1000

3 flashes

The front cover is closed.

1250

Paper is jammed in the paper output slot or in the rear tray.

1300

4 flashes

If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out.

1600

The ink tank is not installed.

1660

5 flashes

The print head may be damaged.

1401, 1403, 1405

7 flashes

Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)

1680

More than one ink tanks of the same color are installed. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)

1681

8 flashes

The ink absorber is almost full.

1700, 1701

11 flashes

Automatic Print Head Alignment failed.

2500

Cannot perform printing with the current print setting.

4103

12 flashes

You cannot print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM.

4100

13 flashes

The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)

1683

14 flashes

The ink tank cannot be recognized.

1684

15 flashes

The ink tank cannot be recognized.

1410, 1411, 1412, 1413, 1414

16 flashes

The ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)

1688

Support Code Corresponding to the Number of Alternate Flashes of the POWER Lamp and the Alarm Lamp

Example of 2 times flashing:

(A) Flashes

(B) Goes off

Number of flashes

Cause

Support Code

2 flashes

Printer error has occurred.

5100

7 flashes

Printer error has occurred.

5B00, 5B01

10 flashes

An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred.

B200

Other cases than above

Printer error has occurred.

5101, 5200, 5400, 5700, 5C00, 5C20, 6000, 6001, 6500, 6502, 6800, 6801, 6930, 6931, 6932, 6933, 6940, 6941, 6942, 6943, 6944, 6945, 6946, 6A80, 6A81, 6A90, C000

  • When a Support Code and a message are displayed on the computer screen:

    figure: Error message screen

Note

  • You can confirm the actions against errors with Support Codes on your computer by searching a Support Code.

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For details on how to resolve errors without Support Codes, see A Message Is Displayed.