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 | all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by jhun valle (1/14/04 12:47 AM) reply | + / - | TO ALL CONCERN:
All lights of my printer(Epson Stylus 860) are flashing even I turn it off.Pls response immediately.
Thnz:
jhun
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 | Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Wes  (1/14/04 1:19 AM) reply | +1 + / - | The flashing lights are a "Maintenance request error" or a "Fatal error". Most of the time it is a "Maintenance request error" which means the waste ink pads need to be serviced. You can reset the waste ink counter but the ink pads will need to be serviced at some point.
To see what is involved in servicing the waste ink pads try this link http://www.epsonhelp.web1000.com/wip.html The link shows a Stylus 440 but it is close enough to your printer model.
To reset the waste ink counter you can use the SSC service utility to reset the "Protection Counter"
You can get the utility from here http://inkjetprinterhelp.us/epsonSSC.html But it only works under the Windows operating system there is no Mac software available that I am aware of at this time.
I hope this helps.
Wes.
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 | Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Mel Richardson (2/22/05 1:43 PM) reply | + / - | I tried to get that web site you suggested (http:www.epsonhelp.web1000.com/wip.htm) but can't get it. it changed three time to some other site. what now? mel.
Buy a new Printer???
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Denny Conway (2/22/05 2:09 PM) reply | + / - | Mel: There is a free download of an "Epson Stylus Color 860 Service Manual", from fixyourownprinter.com, at http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/reference/manuals/public/epson . That manual may be of some help to you, in actual disassembly and servicing of those waste ink pads. your remedy is to replace the Waste Ink Pad/Pads with a new one/ones and then reset the Internal Waste Ink Pad Counter. If you just reset the counter and don't replace the pads, then your printers old pads will eventually overflow and normally start leaking ink out the bottom of your printer. You can see "Exploded Parts Diagrams" of most Epson Ink Jet Printers and can also check on possible parts ordering, by Compass Micro Inc, at http://www.compassmicro.com/parts_select.cfm . Some people actually wash the ink out of the old pads, by holding them under running cold water. Then they simply dry them out and reinstall them back into their printer. The choice on what to actually do, is yours to make. I would at least recommend getting that Waste Ink Counter reset procedure and performing it first, to make sure your printer will then work...If that SSC Service Utility does not work on your particular model of Epson Printer, or on your computers Operating System, then you can always buy and download the actual reset procedure. The Epson "Stylus Color 760, 860, 1160 Printers Service Program", is available to download from 2manuals.com, for around $9.00, at http://www.2manuals.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_56_50&products_id=208 ...Good Luck! Denny Conway
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 | Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by hpum (9/8/05 7:06 PM) reply | + / - | I have the same exact problem, but after following the procedure to reset the protection counter using the SSC Service utility tool, I GET A COMMUNICATION ERROR. I uninstalled and reinstalled printer software and I still get the same error.
I'm attempting to reset the counter and if it clears the flashing light, I will then get into the waste ink pads. How will I know if it's a fatal error or a maintenance request error?
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 | Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by vistor (4/15/06 11:07 AM) reply | + / - | This could be to old for those posting above but I had found these instructions back in 2004 and it worked for me when this happens to me on my epson 860:
1. turn off the machine for at least 5 minutes and disconnect the interface cable to the computer
2. push and hold down the "ink" button and the "paper" button and turn the printer on.
3. When the "paper" light flashes quickly release both the buttons and then immediately press and hold down the "ink" button only for at least 10 seconds.
You will need to try this several times to get the sequence correctly.
hope this helps
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (6/18/06 2:15 PM) reply | + / - | Brillante this worked on my Epson 760 on the second attempt.
Thanks.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (7/27/06 8:52 PM) reply | + / - | yeah dude!!! me too, it works, cool advice vistor, thanks
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (8/14/06 5:46 PM) reply | + / - | Thank you SO much. This worked for me also! You are a genius!!
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (9/1/06 12:25 PM) reply | + / - | Fantastic!!!!!!
Worked on the first time.
I know this printer still has a little more life in it.
Thanks again,
Sonny
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (9/28/06 4:46 PM) reply | + / - | The advise was a saving when my printer did the flash before having to meet a deadline. thank you so much.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by 440 user (10/13/06 12:17 PM) reply | + / - | Super. Worked on my Epson 440 first time.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (10/18/06 7:42 AM) reply | + / - | Absolutely great, worked first time on my Epson stylues color 860.
great post!!!!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (10/18/06 11:39 PM) reply | + / - | Thanks vistor,
worked on first try...
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (11/1/06 5:25 AM) reply | + / - | I'll add my thanks, if I may. I thought I would have to buy a replacement for my otherwise trusty and reliable 760 (six years old last May) - but you've saved the day!
Regards,
Roger
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (11/2/06 3:40 PM) reply | + / - | Thanks for the info.Works great.
I picked up a 860 for $3 at a thrift store
I really like the Stylus 800 series printers.
Very reliable,cheap/easy to refill.
I wish Epson still made them this way!!
Not super fast but still great printers for there age.
RelliK1000
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Glon (11/5/06 10:00 AM) reply | + / - | Thanks, it really works, helped me not to get a new printer too!
-Glon
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (11/15/06 7:32 AM) reply | + / - | wowrked first time for me too! Thanks for saving me money!!
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (11/24/06 5:40 AM) reply | + / - | Thankyou soooooooooo much, you are a genius!! You have also saved me from a deadline crisis and a lot of money so thankyou thankyou thankyou!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (12/4/06 5:52 AM) reply | + / - | Adding another TY to the pile here...
Worked a treat on an Epson 760 that had decided to take a hissy fit!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Just surfed on (2/24/07 7:08 PM) reply | + / - | Just wanted to add thanks to Visitor above.
I pulled the whole printer apart ... good excuse to clean it up if any, but could not get those lights to stop flashing.
Tried the above - BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much.
Works with the Epson Stylus 660.
Still some life in the old girl yet :)
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by d lucas (3/14/07 11:15 AM) reply | + / - | What a genius, I thought my good old 760 was scrap, now I just need to know how to clean the ink trays out, or replace them.
Thanks again.
Dave
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (3/30/07 6:09 AM) reply | + / - | worked on my 860...
Thanks
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/1/07 12:37 PM) reply | + / - | Many thanks for the tip. Worked on my 740. I was already looking at new printers, but this has saved me buying unnecessarily.
But why can't Epson tell you this in their online guide, instead of saying consult your vendor or seek technical help.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/6/07 12:04 AM) reply | + / - | You are brilliant, worked perfectly on my epson 440
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by ac310 (4/10/07 11:27 AM) reply | + / - | I got so excited with all these postings I assumed the same thing would work for me. However, while I was capable of presing the buttons in the right sequence with the right timing, my printer still doesn't work.
In fact, the lights begin to blink differently. Then afterwards, both the ink lights stay on but the paper light and power light start flashing. Does anybody know what this means? Will cleaning the waste ink pads help in this case? If it matters, throughout all this process, my ink cartridges are not moving up and down the track. Does this mean I have a fatal error? If so, what to do? Thanks!
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/17/07 3:19 PM) reply | + / - | THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
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| Re: Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by tigerwan (4/17/07 3:57 PM) reply | + / - | 3.1.1.4 Remedies for the Maintenance Error
While the printer is in this error condition, it disables all operations
including data communication except for the panel operation specified
to clear the error. Therefore, follow the steps described in Table 3-8 to
solve the problem.
Table 3-8. Remedies for the Maintenance Error
NOTE: During the Step 2, if the Load/Eject button is pressed, the
Maintenance Error is not cleared but the EEPROM initialization
mode is activated instead. The EEPROM initialization can be
used to recover from conditions such as the printer does not
accept any data from the PC. The EEPROM initialization mode
initializes the following items:
Accumulated power-off time:The value for the Timer IC is reset.
CL Timer: The CL timer, which is also called firewaiting
timer, secures the printer
specific period of time so bubbles
formed around the printhead during a
cleaning vanish.
I/F selection: Selects “Auto”, the factory default,
from 3 I/F selection items: Auto,
Parallel, USB.
Step Actions Correct LED condition
1 Turn the printer on while pressing the
Load/Eject and the Cleaning buttons, and
the Paper Out LED starts blinking. (Blinks
for three seconds.)
The Paper Out LED is blinking.
2 While the Paper Out LED is blinking (for
three seconds), press the Cleaning button
for ten seconds.
The following three red LEDs
blink and turn off.
Ink Out LED (Black), Ink Out
LED (Color), and Paper Out
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (5/1/07 10:45 AM) reply | + / - | Sorry, but this solution isn't work on my Epson Stylus C65. The two red lights still remain flashing. Please help me. Thanks a lot
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (5/17/07 12:55 PM) reply | + / - | Worked a treat first time.
many thanks
patc
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (5/21/07 6:49 AM) reply | + / - | This procedure still works great !!!
It saved the day for me with a Stylus 740
Thank You for posting It & keepining it posted on:
fixyourownprinter.com
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (5/22/07 9:50 AM) reply | + / - | And Again , First Time. Thanks a million
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| Re: TWO RED lights are flashing EPSON Stylus C65 by boknoy (6/25/07 9:52 AM) reply | + / - | can help me to fix this froblem
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Alf May (7/1/07 12:58 AM) reply | + / - | This thread started in 2004 and the advice regarding the ink and paper buttons in reply 6 above, worked for me in July 2007.
THANK YOU !!!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by VanillaSpice (8/2/07 6:33 PM) reply | + / - | Just saved my butt in August 2007. My Stylus Color 860 is back operating again.
Seriously, vistor, I don't think I or anyone here can thank you enough.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (8/17/07 12:38 AM) reply | + / - | worked for me on a 1160, thanks heaps :)!!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by visitor (9/4/07 4:30 AM) reply | + / - | Worked for me after about five attempts on 760. Saved me from buying a new printer. The two red LEDs blink quickly together after the ten seconds, so you know you are nearly there.
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (9/5/07 4:18 PM) reply | + / - | Worked outstandingly second time around, million thanks, vistor!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Rocki (9/11/07 4:24 PM) reply | + / - | Thank you visitor - sooooooo happy to find your post before I had to rustle up some rubber gloves and wash out ink (which it probably needs). I tried to download software to reset the ink counter (info I found online) and it didn't work with the Mac. That sequence must do it or something super groovy. It's working now and you are a Hero.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Dome Home (9/15/07 7:09 PM) reply | + / - | Fantastic tip!!! It worked on my 870. I searched various websites and tried many suggestions looking for a fix for the seemingly fatal "all lights flashing" problem, but your tip was the only one that worked. I came very close to trashing this old printer. Thanks.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by namwah (9/16/07 5:53 PM) reply | + / - | how about my epson c41sx, it also shows the two led's are flashing alternately. I have already downloaded and installed the sscservice utily but unfortunately, it did'nt help me. Does anyone knows how to fix this problem?
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Azizi (9/18/07 7:13 AM) reply | + / - | Hi there, i try several times but the ink & paper blinks not at the same time. it blinks after another. Is there any other method? i used Epson Stylus C65 and it's almost 2 years already.
Just like "Namwah" i already install SSC service Utility but there was communication error appears. Does anybody could help me on this? I love this printer very much since the Printed photo was very nice & less problem untill this 4 days.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by namwah (9/27/07 11:02 PM) reply | + / - | Azizi, have you already solved your c65's problem? i have already solved the problem on my c41. I used the link that was posted by WES. It really worked for me. I just followed the step by step procedure in that page. I turned the printer off then on again without restarting the pc, and presto! the waste ink tank problem has been fixed. I may have missed a thing or two before that's why it didn't worked for me when i first tried it. Here is the link that WES posted last 2004. http://inkjetprinterhelp.us/epsonSSC.html
THANKS A LOT WES!
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (10/7/07 12:01 PM) reply | + / - | i must tell you you are a saint i was just about to through my printer away thanks
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Edsmum (10/10/07 2:34 AM) reply | + / - | It worked!! It worked!! It worked!! I am absolutely, completely, totally and utterly over the moon!!! Cheers my dear Vistor!! You've saved (1) the day; (2) my sanity; and (3)one beloved Epson Stylus Color 760. Hugs! Hugs! Hugs! Thank YOU big time.
Edsmum aka
Marion
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by AziziAlias (10/11/07 9:00 PM) reply | + / - | Emmm... thanks a lot guys for the respons. But i already install my Standby Epson C67 for finishing my task. anyway i will retry it again and leave a feedback that might be useful for others.
Thank you very much.
FYI, i have this new & untaouchable EpsonC67 unit for more than a year for emergency purpose only. Now need to use it & guarantee period finished already. Stupid isn't it?
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by dj72845 (10/12/07 11:39 PM) reply | +1 + / - | I have had my Epson Stylus 880 since July 2001 and I absolutely love it. I do not want another printer. So when all the lights started flashing, I thought it was a goner. I was going to bite the bullet and call Epson, but thanks to the info here, it's back working again. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by dj72845 (10/12/07 11:42 PM) reply | + / - | I have had my Epson Stylus 880 since July 2001 and I absolutely love it. I do not want another printer. So when all the lights started flashing, I thought it was a goner. I was going to bite the bullet and call Epson, but thanks to the info here, it's back working again. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (10/19/07 6:06 PM) reply | + / - | Absolutely fantastic. I did exactly as you said. It took me three times to get it to work but I was doing it incorrectly the first two times. Does that count. Anyway it worked perfectly and is still working. Very nice of you to tell us how.
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| all lights are flashing EPSON C41SX by Anonymous (11/19/07 8:57 PM) reply | + / - | How about for this model?
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (11/21/07 2:23 PM) reply | + / - | Fantastic. Re-set my 740. Unfortunately, Epson had already persuaded me to buy a new printer during a 'Live support' chat. Beware of this so called Epson support. They even had the nerve to try to sell extended guarantee insurance for a new printer. The new printer is much slower (D92) but the print quality is better. Why they just can't be honest on their support site about the reason for the all lights flashing scenario is beyond me. If they were genuinely concerned for the environment they would provide proper advice on the procedure for maintaining and re-setting the 740 rather than suggesting dumping it and buying new!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by ronniei from N.Irela (12/30/07 2:36 PM) reply | + / - | Brilliant-worked on my trusty 6 year Epson Photo 870,which I still keep for ordinary printing.Requires p-atience and just the right touch though.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by D, Edinburgh (1/11/08 3:14 AM) reply | + / - | I applied 'Visitor's procedure to my Stylus Color 1160.
Worked first time. Many thanks.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (1/26/08 3:10 PM) reply | + / - | FANTASTIC YOU GENIUS!!!!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (2/19/08 7:11 PM) reply | + / - | IT WORKED! THANKS FOR THE HELP
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by simmbaba (2/23/08 7:23 PM) reply | + / - | Thank you thank you thank you! It worked for my 860!
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by jofromtheneths (3/3/08 4:23 AM) reply | + / - | Thanks so much :)! This 'old' trick helped me getting my epson stylus color 740 going again. Guess it's an 'universal' solution for the older epson printers.
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by fastfood (3/7/08 10:01 PM) reply | + / - | Tried about everything under the sun including the resetter to no avail. You're three step process worked for me the first time.
Visitor, you still rock here!
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| Re: All lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (3/10/08 1:48 PM) reply | + / - | Thanks for your help ... you are a life saver! Your 3 step process worked like a charm. Looks like I'll be able to use the remaining dozen or so ink cartridges I have left. Thanks again!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by pag81 (3/25/08 7:44 AM) reply | + / - | working thanks
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (3/26/08 3:07 PM) reply | + / - | 3-26-08
This REALLY worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amazing.
thanks so much
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/3/08 4:53 AM) reply | + / - | Just ordered a tonne of new cartridges for my Epson Stylus Color 760 only to discover all the lights flashing. Thought I was going to be stuck with useless cartridges but the 3 step fix by "visitor" worked 1st time.
My printer must be 8 years old at least.... This fix worked 1st time.
Thankyou
Mind you it just might be time to upgrade... or maybe not
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/6/08 1:35 PM) reply | + / - | A million thanks for the reset tip. Why don't they put this in the printer manual? (I know: they want you to buy a new one...)
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/7/08 9:14 AM) reply | + / - | Thanks again for this great advise!
I was almost on my way to buy a new printer when I stumbled upon this site.
My old Stylus Color 880 works as a charm again.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/14/08 2:18 PM) reply | + / - | Many Many thanks.
What would the world do without people like you !!!!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/14/08 4:18 PM) reply | + / - | Worked in Epson Stylus Color 880 Thanks!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON c65 by Anonymous (4/21/08 10:16 PM) reply | + / - | can somebody help me, the red lights on my epson c65 flashing both the ink and paper feed buttons
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (4/23/08 9:41 AM) reply | + / - | I have an Epson Stylus 750 photo (9 yrs ), and your instructions worked like a charm. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by PrawnSalad (6/9/08 4:20 PM) reply | + / - | Thanks visitor, 2 Years on and you just saved my 760 from retirement. I didn't read properly the first time and assumed you were refering to the standard reset (holding the paper button rather than the ink.) Thought I knew this printer inside out by now too.
Thanks again....
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by wedontrentpigs (6/24/08 1:56 PM) reply | + / - | Wonderful! I have been so frustrated with this problem. The printer is too old to have its print drive available on OS 10.5 (only available on OS 9). I tried your technique a few times and it worked, thanks, you saved me buying a new printer.
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by mohojomo (7/14/08 11:02 PM) reply | + / - | Almost two years later and the list of saved printers keeps growing. Just reset my 870 photo with this trick. Don't know how much longer I'll get from the old printer but just a little more life is welcome. Like everyone else thanks a million for the tip.
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| Both red lights are flashing on Epson C65 by Anonymous (8/17/08 10:30 AM) reply | + / - | Both the ink red light and the paper red light are flashing alternately.
The printer was working fine until I installed my new ink catridge and after charging finish, the flashing red lights occured.
I've tried both the SSC file, and the method of pressing the 2 buttons, then powering the printer and releasing the 2 buttons, then pressing the ink button. But the error is still there!
Can anyone help/advise?
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| Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by oscarsfarm (8/20/08 7:07 PM) reply | + / - | Wow! Saved my trusty 760!!! 4 1/2 years after this thread began! Can't beat this Epson. I have been buying ink on line replacements for 6 years at less than $5 each and the printer is 7+ years old.
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (8/27/08 1:42 PM) reply | + / - | I have just carried out this procedure on my trusted old 760 and like many others I thought I would have to buy another printer until I Googled "lights flashing on Epson".
Thank you so much - this is the second time a forum has saved me, first time was loss of power from my Audi A6. What an amazing world we live in today in terms of communication.
Once again thank you.
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| 2 red lights are flashing together EPSON 230 by slick (9/16/08 3:28 AM) reply | + / - | pls help me i'm frustrated about my r230, i've already fixed the quality of print but before tried to print a normal document it start to flash the 2 red LED, i thought it was a paper jam but i only put only 1piece of paper to test the print, then turn it off after that i turn it on again then it begin to initialize but after moving the carriage it stopped at the point it will perform cleaning state.. the 2 red LED flashing and stop moving.. idont know what to do.. pls help me..my printer is converted to ciss...pls.. help me... thnx to someone who can help me...
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| Re: 2 red lights are flashing together EPSON 230 by WaveGuide (9/16/08 7:16 AM) reply | + / - | Slick,
I suspect the waste ink protection counter has max'd out and is telling you to have the printer serviced.
Try downloading the SSC Utility and run the Protection Counter Reset.
Read the instructions carefully and switch off the printer after the reset. Hopefully, it will come back to life.
You can get the SSC from here: http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml
JaX
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| Re: Re: all lights are flashing EPSON 860 by Anonymous (10/28/08 5:48 PM) reply | + / - | Worked on the very first attempt!!!! You saved my day!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot!!
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| Re: 2 red lights are flashing together EPSON 230 by Anonymous (11/8/08 1:40 AM) reply | + / - | in epson r230 printer two red lights are always blinking and it shopws the life time of some parts is finished so contact dealer...what can i do for that... please help me
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| Re: 2 red lights are flashing together EPSON 230 by Anonymous (11/8/08 1:48 AM) reply | + / - | in epson r230 printer two red lights are always blinking and it shopws the life time of some parts is finished so contact dealer...what can i do for that... please help me
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