EPSON AMERICA, INC.
EPSON
Product Support Bulletin
Subject:
24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes
Date: 4/3/91
PSB No: P-0076
Page(s): 1 of 4
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 sec beep)
1 beep:
A Control Panel setting is accepted
3 beeps: Paper End detected
5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement