But I zeroed the counter anyway as I have read that it solves other issues as well. This is NOT the "End of Service Life" error as the waste ink pads are less than one third of what Epson considers to be full. However, when I tried the SSC Service Utility, it states "Fatal Error". The Epson Status Monitor states "General Error" - but I have no idea as to WHAT that error is as it's, well, general. Now this is ONLY 1 flashing light NOT 2! Sorry - I have to be clear on that because, elsewhere, people just don't read before suggesting what to do. I tried to do a nozzle-check but the printer went through ink-priming, with the head whizzing back and forth on the rail, then took in a sheet of paper, the printhead moved into position and the the ink light came on as if I was low on ink, but even with low ink, the printer would normally print a nozzle check. I reassembled, but split the top cover so that the DVD/CD drawer could still function and the control panel was reattached.
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I also cleaned the docking base as well as a few other ink-soaked areas. I soaked the printhead and then flushed cleaning solution through the printhead, via the "spikes" untill the cleaning liquid came out clean. I removed all of the cartridges and then removed the printhead.
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So, I decided to disassemble - which was pretty easy - back cover, then side covers, then top cover.no problems. I have been having issue with printhead blockage and had tried everything short of disassembly. Īnyway, my reason for posting is my Epson R1800 A3 printer/The problem is as follows: I have been a member before but couldn't get to my login info as it was with my old email address.