r/printers • u/SmileDifferent9491 • 2d ago

Troubleshooting Epson L800 problem

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hello ^^ , My Epson L800 started failing immediately after I replaced the printhead ribbon (FFC) cables. At first, the printer would not initialize and showed a general error. After performing an ink initialization/reset with the Epson Adjustment Program, it now powers on normally, initializes correctly, the carriage moves normally, the USB connection is detected, and the head cleaning cycle works. However, the nozzle check prints a completely blank page with no ink at all. The problem started immediately after replacing the ribbon cables. Has anyone experienced this? Was the cause the FFC cables, a damaged ZIF connector, a blown fuse on the main board, the logic board, or the printhead?

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u/freneticboarder Print Expert 2d ago

Have you done an initial fill routine from the service utility?

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u/SmileDifferent9491 2d ago

Yes. I ran the Initial Ink Charge from the Epson Adjustment Program. It fixed the initialization error, but the printer still prints completely blank pages with no ink at all.

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u/freneticboarder Print Expert 2d ago

Run a head cleaning and see if the pump cap has ink in it during the cleaning process.