Epson StylusPro10000 User Manual

When your ink or paper runs out or a problem occurs, a message appears on 
the display. The lights on the control panel come on or flash. The following 
table lists the messages alphabetically and includes an explanation and 
instructions for correcting the problem.

COVER OPEN

Pause light on

Lower cover is open.

Close the lower cover. 

INK 
COMPART.OPEN

Pause light on

You are replacing the 
ink cartridge(s) and the 
ink compartment cover 
is open.

Close the ink compartment cover when you are 
finished replacing the ink cartridge(s).

CLOSE INK CART. 
COVER

Pause light on

The ink compartment 
cover is open.

Close the ink compartment cover.

INK LOW

Ink Out light(s) 
flashing

Ink cartridge(s) are 
nearly empty (printing 
continues).

Replace ink cartridge(s) indicated by Ink Out 
light(s). See page 6-7 for instructions.

INK OUT

Ink Out light(s) 
on

Ink cartridge(s) are 
empty (printing stops).

Replace the ink cartridge(s) indicated by Ink 
Out light(s). See page 6-7 for instructions.

LOAD PAPER

Paper Out 
light on

Paper set lever is in the 
released position (all 
the way out) while 
loading paper.

After you finish loading paper, push the paper 
set lever all the way in, to the secured position.

LOAD ROLL 
PAPER

LOAD SHEET 
PAPER

Paper Out 
light on

Paper source setting in 
printer software is 
different from control 
panel.

Make sure the right paper is loaded and the 
paper source setting is the same on the control 
panel and printer software.

MAINTENANCE 
REQ. <error 
number>

—

A printer part will need 
to be replaced soon. 

Note the error number and contact EPSON as 
described on page 4. 

MAINTENANCE 
REQ 0100

—

The waste ink system 
is almost full.

Call an authorized EPSON servicer to schedule 
replacement of the waste ink system. 

NO INK 
CARTRIDGE

Ink Out light(s) 
on

Ink cartridge(s) not 
installed.

Install ink cartridges as indicated by the lights. 
See page 6-7 for instructions.

OPTION I/F 
ERROR

—

Wrong interface card 
installed.

Turn off the printer and remove the card. See 
the documentation that came with the card.