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Solving "general error" on Epson printers


Some lights flash on the printer with this message.


Solution 1:
  • Verify that the door is closed.

Solution 2:
  • Look inside the printer that there is no sheet of paper or tiny object.

Solution 3: try a reset:
Or (Epson Stylus Color series: 740, 760, 880...)
  • Power off the printer.
  • Remove the power cable during 1 minute and reconnect it on the printer.
  • Hold on "Paper" et "Ink" button and "Power" button.
  • When "Paper" button flash, release all buttons.
  • Press "Ink" button until lights flah several times, then release.
  • The printer begin a reset and a printhead cleaning.
  • Power off and on.
Or (Epson R300...)
  • Press and hold 'stop' 'maintenance' and 'power' buttons for about 10 seconds. A message will appear on the screen. 
  • power off and back on for reset
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ink pad reset said…
Epson printers have built in software that counts the print that you do & after a specific number of prints it stop working displaying an error message. This message will continue unless you reset the protection counter. You can unlock this problem by downloading resetting software.
November 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM
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