Epson printer R200 Problem, please help

bignred05

Hi,

I've had an Epson R200 for quite a few years, great printer

however, now every time I go to print something new
I'm getting a message "service required" then below it states
"Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life. See your printer documentation."

doesn't tell me what parts or nothing like that, I've cleaned the heads/nozzles etc

can any one shed any light on this
is there anyway around this, apart from the obvious and buy a new printer

thanks in advance

Iconic

I think you need to reset the printer.

Download this http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

If you are still unsure do a google "Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life. See your printer documentation."

macman

Possibly the pads that soak up the spilt ink are saturated, or the sensor thinks they are. Not sure if you can reset to get round this. I don't know of many Epsons that will last more than a couple of years before this happens, if it's lasted more than 2 years it's done you well.
I would always recommend Canon then HP if you want an inkjet to last longer than this.

Mr_squishy

Epson printers have very large ink wastage pads in the bottom of the printer to absorb ink from every head clean/ cartridge change.

This service error comes up after a predertmined number of the above cycles and is not triggered by a sensor.

Clearing the error wth the program will allow you to continue using our printer but be warned the pads inside are virtually full and will start to leak out eventually. A qualified epson serice centre will replace these pads but it is not cheep.

You may be able to find replacement pads yourself on auction sites, but from what I have been told they are extremely difficult to replace yourself as the printer has to be completely stripped apart to access them.

Another alternative is a DIY collection tanks that can be fitted to the watse pipe inside your printer search "waste ink kit" for your printer on ebay.

It does involve opening part of your printer, and if not done correctly may leak ink.

All the best, what ever you choose to do.

DatabaseError

I have an r200..had it about 5 years...I have had to use the ssc tool to reset it a couple of times...I also wad up kitchen roll and soak up the excess ink from the pads either side

Only issue I have with the printer is Vista/7 x64 support is lacking...the cd printing utility doesn't work 'out of the box'..but can easily be convinced!

bignred05

Thanks for the tips/advice

for the record I'm pretty sure that I've had the printer for 3-5 years
and I'm quite found of it, hence I'm keen to try and fix it
as quick and cheap as possible

will try the scc download

fingers crossed

bignred05

DatabaseError wrote: »

I have an r200..had it about 5 years...I have had to use the ssc tool to reset it a couple of times...I also wad up kitchen roll and soak up the excess ink from the pads either side

Only issue I have with the printer is Vista/7 x64 support is lacking...the cd printing utility doesn't work 'out of the box'..but can easily be convinced!

I'm on vista to, and no problems for me printing CD'S :j:j:j

bignred05

Iconic wrote: »

I think you need to reset the printer.

Download this http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

If you are still unsure do a google "Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life. See your printer documentation."

finally got round to downloading the above link, have installed it, and now the printer won't even print :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

at least before it was printing, now I'm getting both the red lights flashing on and off
can't put me hands on my manual/paperwork at the minute
can anyone shed any light on what the 2 red flashing lights mean

if it looks like the printer is knackered, can anyone recommend a decent epson (and cheap) printer one feature the r200 had was it printed out cd's any one know if any new epsons print out cd's

thanks in advance

DatabaseError

bignred05 wrote: »

I'm on vista to, and no problems for me printing CD'S :j:j:j

ah...but I bet you're using the 32 bit version of vista

bignred05

It looks like me old epson R200 is knackered :mad::mad::mad::mad:

can anyone recommend a cheap an decent epson printer, which can take "cheap" compatible inks

have been looking at the epson sx200 however the inks I have found are running at £3 each x 4 :(:(:(:(:(:(

am use to paying £5 for a complete set for me r200 :j:j:j

any advice appreciated, thanks