Ed,

I know there is a way for resetting the printer, what you got is an internal error that I think the only way of fixing it is by resetting the printer, there is a sequence in how to reset the printer by holding some of the buttons in the printer at power "on" but I do not remember it, any way I did a search in the internet and found a web site (forum?) that it may have your solution I only read a couple of messages and looks like it is related to your problem is that just don't have much time to read it all, I will let you have the reading. :)

Have fun and good luck here is the link, http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/13064

Ruben

There is a reset routine that you can try. I don't have it with me right now. You can search for it on the internet or I know it has been posted on Dyesub.org. search for 1280 reset procedure. This is when the lights are blinking like a railroad crossing. green on red off, the red on green off etc.

A blinking red light can mean one of the ink cartridges is not seated correctly. Pull each one out, take a look at the contacts in the printer to make sure nothing is broken. Reseat each ink cartridge.

You can also go to epson.com troubleshooting page. They will have you enter which lights are blinking and what pattern they are blinking. It will tell you what they think is wrong.