Epson WF-2530 printer, Paper Out error

[Hamer1]

I have an Epson WF 2530 printer which I bought new from Tesco's around 18 months ago and up to now it has done everything that it's been asked to do, untill today.
When I want to print a document it just rolls out a blank sheet and an error report on the lcd display says " Paper out. Load paper and press OK "
even though there is ample paper present.
Just to rule it out, I have taken the printhead out, cleaned and replaced it as well as replaced the ink cartridges
Another furum I viewed says that it is a fault with the paper sensor however I've no idea where to locate it.

Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
Hamer.

 

[thejackal85]

It honestly does sound like the paper sensor is to blame here, and they are placed in various places in printers. Even if you did find it, you would have to have the tools to work with it (some printer manufacturers keep theirs in a locked section of the printer).

You might be able to find some printer repair places out there, but I don't think they will take a job that small. That and, truth be told, the cost would be better justified to spend on a new printer. I know the printer is only a year and a half old, but with the paper sensor out, it might as well be dead.

 

[Hamer1]

It honestly does sound like the paper sensor is to blame here, and they are placed in various places in printers. Even if you did find it, you would have to have the tools to work with it (some printer manufacturers keep theirs in a locked section of the printer).

You might be able to find some printer repair places out there, but I don't think they will take a job that small. That and, truth be told, the cost would be better justified to spend on a new printer. I know the printer is only a year and a half old, but with the paper sensor out, it might as well be dead.

 

[Hamer1]

I'm beginning to think on the same lines thejackal85. Life isn't dependant on a all singing/dancing machine, just the ability to print documents and pics as and when.
With this in mind, a large supermarket chain have an Epson 235 on sale for £39 and I think that's the route I will be taking.
Thanks.

 

[thejackal85]

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