I have an Epson R260 Printer which has the two right lights rapidly flashing. Help!

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Hi Vaughn

Thank you for waiting. Have you tried to turn it off, unplug and replug the power cord then turn it back on?

Ferdinand

Dear Vaughn, It was a pleasure helping you with your Epson issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution.
Issue identified :

Blinking error on printer indicator lights.

Solution Implemented :

Call customer

Found that the error shows a problem with moving components (No Power Light and blinking Ink and paper light)

Tried power reset - Same Issue

Tried checking for paper Jam but found that there is no paper jam or foreign object thru the printhead tacks.

Tried reseating ink cartridges - Same Issue

Printer is more or less 12 years old and advised customer that it can be a problem with the internal components due to age.

Advised customer for repair but also advised that it might be ideal to just get a new printer

Answer Accepted

customer will buy a new machine.

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