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Old 11-17-2009   #1
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Hello, I've just installed a CIS system for my Epson printer and seem to be getting errors whilst attempting to use it. I am informed that there appears to be a foreign object inside the printer and get two orange error lights.

My first question is where can I get a service manual for this printer from the internet for free, one which details how to dismantle the printer so that I can check everything appears to be okay? I've done rather a lot of searching on google for this information, with no luck.

My second is why am I hearing strange noises? The noises are sort of clicky and occur during the proceedure whereby the printer prepares itself to print and at startup. These noises always occur when the print carriage is over the waste ink pad.

Any ideas?

Thank you for your consideration.
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Hi the error sounds like waste ink is full and with that model you need Epson R280 adjustment program to reset the counter it can't be done via the buttons

some info here Waste Ink Counter reset - Epson Service Adjustment Programs
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Hello Matt,

thank you for your response. Would that explain the noises too?
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if you remove the CIS system will it work properly or do you still get the errors. I didn't relise you have modded the printer with a continuous ink system (CIS) lol. If you remove do you get the 2 orange lights?
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Hello, I've since removed the CISS system but am still getting a 'general error', with some mention of a foreign object. I removed the case and sook the printer about, but nothing was loose.
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so you can turn the platnum roller and move the heads from side to side when it has no power connected. So no orange lights now just general error?
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I am not sure what the platnum roller is, do you mean the printer carriage?

I get a general error and two flashing lights..
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