Can I fix Epson Error W-05 myself?

Usually fixable yourself. If paper keeps misfeeding after reloading, contact Epson support.

Epson Error W-05: Paper out or multiple sheets fed

Also shows as: I-01

✅ Usually fixable yourself

On the Stylus NX420W, W-05 and I-01 mean the paper is out or several pages fed at once.

If paper keeps misfeeding after reloading, contact Epson support.

Epson documents this code for models including Stylus NX420W.

Write down the exact code before you do anything else — similar-looking codes often mean completely different things.
Power the printer off, unplug it for a couple of minutes, then power it back on. A surprising number of transient errors clear here.
Open the covers and check for paper scraps, packaging material, or anything blocking the carriage.
Check the cartridges or tanks are genuine, correctly seated, and not empty.
Confirm the printer is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a power strip or extension lead.
Check your model’s own manual — codes are model-specific, and the manual is the authority for your machine.

Source: Epson User's Guide - Stylus NX420W, Check Error Codes. Codes are model-specific, so your own model's manual is the final word. Reviewed October 2026.

Tell our printer technician your model and what you've tried. You'll find out whether it's fixable at home or worth repairing at all.

Eric Paul Amora · Printer & Hardware Repair Technician