Epson EcoTank ET-3830 / ET-3850 / L6270 series error codes
Epson ET-3830, ET-3850, and L6270 family printers surface a mix of short device messages and support-oriented status warnings, especially around paper loading, borderless ink-pad life, networking, and firmware recovery.
Built around Epson ET-3830 / ET-3850 / L6270 official status-message guidance. Message wording and button labels can vary slightly by regional model and panel layout, but the underlying meaning stays close across the family.
Brand
Epson
Family
EcoTank ET-3830 / ET-3850 / L6270 series
Guides in this family
6
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Printer error
High
A printer error occurred and the device should be restarted first.
Printer error shown on the printer LCD or control panel.
Paper out in XX
Low
The specified cassette or paper source is empty.
Paper out in XX shown on the printer LCD or control panel.
Borderless printing ink pad nearing end of service life
Medium
The borderless-printing ink pad is nearing the end of its service life.
Borderless printing ink pad nearing end of service life shown on the printer LCD.
Borderless printing ink pad has reached end of service life
High
The borderless-printing ink pad has reached the end of its service life and support is required.
Borderless printing ink pad has reached end of service life shown on the printer LCD.
Invalid IP address and subnet mask combination
Medium
The printer's IP and subnet settings do not match the network correctly.
Invalid IP address and subnet mask combination shown on the printer LCD or related network setup screen.
Recovery mode
High
A firmware update failed and the printer needs to be updated again by USB.
Recovery mode shown on the printer LCD or during update recovery.