Epson printers show codes such as E-11 or W-11 on the screen, hexadecimal codes like 0x97 in the "Printer error" message, and numbered codes on some EcoTank and WorkForce models. Below are 52 Epson codes, covering 27 model series. Each one explains what the code means, what you can safely try, and when it needs a technician, with a link to the Epson page it comes from.
Codes are model-specific, so your own model's manual is the final word. Reviewed October 2026.
Epson light patterns
Power + paper lights flashing together: Ink pad service condition (light pattern)
🧑🔧 Needs servicing
Many Epson L-series and EcoTank models signal problems with light patterns rather than a numeric code. Simultaneous flashing of the power and paper lights commonly indicates an ink-pad service-life condition; alternating flashing often points to the borderless-printing pad.
- Check the light pattern against your specific model manual — patterns differ between models.
- Turning the printer off and on does not resolve a genuine pad service condition.
When it needs a technician: Treat this as the ink-pad service condition above: an Epson authorised service provider should handle the pad.
Source: Epson user guides (light status)
All lights flashing: All lights flashing (printer error)
🧭 Fixable with care
On EcoTank models without a screen, all lights flashing means a printer error, often paper or protective material stuck inside.
- Open the scanner unit (or front cover).
- Remove any jammed paper or protective material.
- Turn the printer off and then back on again.
When it needs a technician: If the lights keep flashing after a restart, Epson says to contact Epson for support.
Source: Epson User's Guide - EcoTank ET-2700, Product Light Status
Paper light flashing: Paper light flashing (paper jam)
✅ Usually fixable yourself
On EcoTank models without a screen, a flashing paper light means paper is jammed.
- Remove the jammed paper.
- Press the B&W copy or color copy button to clear the error.
When it needs a technician: If the light keeps flashing with no paper inside, contact Epson support.
Source: Epson User's Guide - EcoTank ET-2700, Product Light Status
Ink and paper lights on: Ink and paper lights on (improper shutdown)
✅ Usually fixable yourself
On EcoTank models without a screen, the ink and paper lights on together mean the printer was not turned off correctly.
- Press the B&W copy or color copy button to clear the error.
- Run a nozzle check.
- Cancel any pending print jobs.
- From now on, turn the printer off with its power button.
When it needs a technician: If the lights stay on after these steps, contact Epson support.
Source: Epson User's Guide - EcoTank ET-2700, Product Light Status
Ink and paper lights flashing alternately: Borderless ink pad near or at end of life
🧑🔧 Needs servicing
On EcoTank models without a screen, the ink and paper lights flashing alternately mean the borderless printing ink pad is nearing or at the end of its service life. Borderless printing stops until it is replaced.
- If a message to continue appears on your computer, press the B&W copy or color copy button to keep printing.
- Contact Epson support about replacing the ink pad.
When it needs a technician: Epson says to contact Epson for support; the pad is not a user-replaceable part.
Source: Epson User's Guide - EcoTank L3210, Product Light Status
Wi-Fi lights flashing: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct lights flashing
✅ Usually fixable yourself
On EcoTank models without a screen, the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct lights flashing mean a Wi-Fi connection error occurred.
- Press the Wi-Fi button to clear the error.
- Try the Wi-Fi setup again.
When it needs a technician: This is a connection problem, not a hardware fault. Contact Epson support if setup keeps failing.
Source: Epson User's Guide - EcoTank ET-2700, Product Light Status