Epson ET-2500 lights: what each pattern means
9 light patterns of the Epson ET-2500, from Epson’s own guide ET-2500 User's Guide — Product Light Status. EcoTank (refillable ink tanks), no display — an early EcoTank with four lights.
Models covered, as Epson lists them: ET-2500.
The lights on this printer
- WiFi light
- Power 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 on
Power light on. Colour not stated by Epson.
The product is turned on.
Epson’s page gives no step for this.
Source: ET-2500 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
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-2500 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Power and ink lights on
Power 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 product.
Source: ET-2500 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-2500 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-2500 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Power and paper lights flashing
Power 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.
- If a message on the computer offers to continue printing, press the B&W copy or colour copy button to continue.
Source: ET-2500 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
WiFi light flashing orange
WiFi light (orange) blinking.
A WiFi error has occurred.
What Epson says to do
- Press the Wi-Fi button to clear the error, then try again.
Source: ET-2500 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Power, ink and paper lights flashing, WiFi light flashing green and orange
Power light blinking; Ink light blinking; Paper light blinking; WiFi light blinking. Colour not stated by Epson.
Paper or protective material is stuck inside the printer.
What Epson says to do
- Open the scanner unit and remove any paper or protective material inside the printer.
- Turn the product off and then back on again.
- Epson gives the WiFi light two colours here, green and orange in turn; the drawing shows it blinking without a colour.
Source: ET-2500 User's Guide — Product Light Status (Epson), checked 2026-09-29.
Ink and paper lights flashing, WiFi light flashing green and orange
Ink light blinking; Paper light blinking; WiFi light blinking. Colour not stated by Epson.
An error occurred while the firmware was updating.
What Epson says to do
- Connect the product with a USB cable and update the firmware again.
- If the error continues, contact Epson for support.
Source: ET-2500 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-2500 User's Guide — Product Light Status — Epson ET-2500. files.support.epson.com Checked 2026-09-29.
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