Epson ET-2400 lights: what each pattern means
10 light patterns of the Epson ET-2400, from Epson’s own guide ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status. EcoTank (refillable ink tanks), no display.
Models covered, as Epson lists them: ET-2400.
The lights on this printer
- Power light
- Wi-Fi light
- Wi-Fi Direct light
- Ink light
- Paper light
Our own schematic drawing, not Epson’s panel layout: the lights are in the order Epson’s guide lists them. Where Epson does not give a light’s colour, it is drawn filled in the text colour.
Power light flashing
Power light blinking. Colour not stated by Epson.
The product is busy.
What Epson says to do
- Wait for the power light to stop flashing before turning the product off.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Ink light on
Ink light on. Colour not stated by Epson.
Initial ink charging may not be complete.
What Epson says to do
- Follow the Start Here sheet that came with the printer.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Paper light on
Paper light on. Colour not stated by Epson.
No paper is loaded, or several sheets fed at once.
What Epson says to do
- Load paper, then press the B&W copy or colour copy button to clear the error.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Paper light flashing
Paper light blinking. Colour not stated by Epson.
Paper is jammed in the product.
What Epson says to do
- Remove the jammed paper, then press the B&W copy or colour copy button to clear the error.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Ink and paper lights flashing together
Ink light blinking; Paper light blinking. Colour not stated by Epson.
An ink pad is nearing or at the end of its service life.
What Epson says to do
- Contact Epson for support. The ink pads are not user-replaceable.
- If a message on the computer offers to continue printing, press the B&W copy or colour copy button to continue.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Ink and paper lights flashing alternately
Ink light flashing alternately; Paper light flashing alternately. Colour not stated by Epson.
The borderless-printing ink pad is nearing or at the end of its service life. Borderless printing is unavailable until it is replaced.
What Epson says to do
- Contact Epson for support.
- If a message on the computer offers to continue printing, press the B&W copy or colour copy button to continue.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
All lights flashing
Power light blinking; Wi-Fi light blinking; Wi-Fi Direct light blinking; Ink light blinking; Paper light blinking. Colour not stated by Epson.
A printer error has occurred: paper or protective material is stuck inside.
What Epson says to do
- Open the front cover and remove any jammed paper or protective material.
- Turn the product off and on again.
- If the error continues, contact Epson for support.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct lights flashing
Wi-Fi light blinking; Wi-Fi Direct light blinking. Colour not stated by Epson.
A Wi-Fi connection error has occurred.
What Epson says to do
- Press the Wi-Fi button to clear the error, and try again.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Ink, paper, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct lights on
Ink light on; Paper light on; Wi-Fi light on; Wi-Fi Direct light on. Colour not stated by Epson.
An error occurred while the firmware was updating.
What Epson says to do
- Connect the printer with a USB cable and update the firmware again.
- If the error continues, contact Epson for support.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Ink and paper lights on
Ink light on; Paper light on. Colour not stated by Epson.
The product was not turned off correctly.
What Epson says to do
- Press the B&W copy or colour copy button to clear the error.
- Run a nozzle check and cancel any pending print jobs.
- Always use the power button to turn the product off.
Source: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Other Epson printers
The same light can mean something else on another Epson family, so check the model name on your printer.
Sources
Epson’s own pages only, read on the date shown. Nothing here comes from third-party “printer codes” sites.
- Epson: ET-2400 User's Guide — Product Light Status — Epson ET-2400. files.support.epson.com Checked 2026-09-29.
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