Error message Epson Stylus CX3200

I have been given a Epson Stylus 3200 which has an error message when it starts 'Printer error---- see your documentation and call service if necessary'. Troubleshooting just says see a dealer and it is not worth getting it repaired. Has anyone got any ideas of how to fix it before I throw it out?

As I say I was given it so I don't know any of its history.

Thanks

Cliff

Unfortunately, it's a very vague error. Do any lights flash or does the printer display any other symptoms that might throw a little light on the problem?

The red error light stays on but thats all.

Cliff

i would look on the epson website for faq and error messages

i had one of those types of errors come up with my hp scanner very vague
however it did help!

sorry i cant look for you but its just a quick reply im doing

I've tried the website but it didn't help, but thanks anyway.

Cliff

You might just try this printer utility in an attempt to identify and perhaps rectify the fault.

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

I had this error on our Epson CX6600:
"Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life. See your printer's documentation for details. Contact your dealer."

FOUND THE ANSWER ON:
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/31526

also how to AVOID the problem in the future:
http://www.continuousink.info/forum/..._num=1&start=0

hope this helps as it worked for us!

hey my sanner is not scaning theres no error

Open Scanner lib and unlock the scanner by moving the slider.

For more info checkout
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...245&foid=31655

Do NOT throw out your Epson Stylus printer! Go to this link, follow the easy directions and within moments your Printer will be like new once again! They are miracle workers!
http://the-inkstore.co.uk/frame/page...rve%20info.htm

Thank-you!! My Epson Stylus CX3200 seemed to be dead in the water with a vague error - Printer Error - See your documentation and call service if necessary. Nothing I did would clear the error. But this utility did the trick in minutes! I just reset the protection counter and a soft reset and it all started working great!

thanks for this I was having the same problem but the utility counter reset worked and printer is working again, thanks!