Epson LQ-200 Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 1

EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes Date: 4/3/91 Page(s): 1 of 4 PSB No: P-0076 Originator JV Epson printers issue beep tones when certain error conditions exist. Those beeps can assist you in locating and repairing customer's printers. The following error codes are listed by product name. NOTE: Most of the beeps issued by the printers are of .1 second duration with a .1 second pause between beeps. Where the beeps or the pauses are longer, it has been noted in the text. The description "3 Beeps x 2" means two sets of three beeps. LQ-200/AP-3000 1 beep: BEL code 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is accepted. 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement On-Line light is flashing: Printhead is over heated. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 set beep) 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is accepted 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement