Stop printing if the same fault returns after one careful restart or basic recovery step.
Epson / WF-C5710 / WF-C5790 series

Printer error. Turn the power off and on again. - The printer detected a general hardware or controller problem and wants a restart.

The printer detected a general hardware or controller problem and wants a restart.

This guide is scoped to the WF-C5710 / WF-C5790 series family. Exact menu wording, cartridge naming, and service behavior can still vary by model variant and firmware.

Severity

High

Most likely cause

A temporary controller or mechanism fault occurred.

Can you keep using it?

Usually no - see below

Consumables involved

Not usually the first suspect

Can you keep using it?

Can you keep using it?

Contact customer support if any of these apply

  • !The same printer error returns immediately after restart.
  • !The printer cannot reach a ready state at all.
If the printer still starts normally: Try one careful restart or the first official recovery step, then stop if the same error comes back straight away.

What to check first

Step-by-step checks

  1. 1

    Safe first step

    Turn the printer off, wait briefly, and power it back on.

    Start with the official recovery step before moving on to parts or deeper servicing.

  2. 2

    Consumable check

    Check for visible paper jams or obvious obstructions before retrying.

  3. 3

    Safe first step

    Retry one short job only if the printer returns to ready.

Background

What this message usually means

Epson shows this printer error on the WF-C5710 and WF-C5790 family when the machine cannot continue because of a broader hardware or controller fault. The first step is a restart, but repeated returns usually mean the printer needs support rather than more retries.

Diagnosis

Likely causes

Most common

A temporary controller or mechanism fault occurred.

Common

The printer resumed from an error state and could not clear it cleanly.

Possible

An internal paper, maintenance, or hardware condition stopped normal operation.

Service

When service or replacement is more likely

  • -Treat repeated returns as a support case rather than a user-maintenance issue.

See also

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Source notes

Epson's WF-C5710/WF-C5790 user guide includes this LCD printer error in the product status messages and troubleshooting guidance.

Built around Epson's WF-C5710 and WF-C5790 official user-guide status and troubleshooting guidance. Exact wording can vary slightly by firmware and installed options.

Printer error codes can vary a little by firmware, region, and exact model variant. Use this guide as a family-level starting point and stop if the next step would require disassembly or service-mode changes.

Known family variants: WF-C5710, WF-C5790

Last reviewed: 2026-04-12

Reference: Open reference

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