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Epson WF-2540: Image won't print at all

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:41:35 -0700

I can't get an image to print despite completing nozzle check, head cleaning and head alignment,

Ink levels show ok, paper comes through with no image

⟐ Commented February 18, 2026 at 14:41 MST

Epson WF-2540: Shows Error code: 0x9A

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:05:52 -0700

When i tried to turn on my printer, it shows error code 0x9A. Please help.

⟐ Commented March 16, 2023 at 21:05 MST

Epson WF-2540: My ADF is not picking up the paper.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:07:40 -0700

I have an Epson WF-2540 printer with an ADF. I have recently been experiencing problems with the ADF since it is not picking up the documents on the feeder. A message appears on the screen telling me to place the document on the glass scanning top. I purchased this in the first place because I work for a Solicitor and I often have to photo copy lots of legal documents. Photocopying documents singly takes too much time. Can anyone help me. I have contacted Epson but they told me to take it to an Express Epson centre and the nearest one to me is in Bethnal Green London E2 which is too far away for me to travel. I would appreciate any help that anyone can give. I would add that I have checked the device to see if there is any jammed paper but it is free and I cannot see why it is not picking up.

⟐ Commented November 26, 2025 at 0:07 MST

Epson WF-2540: scanner not communicating with laptop

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 09:53:30 -0700

Setup my Epson WF-3620 all-in-one printer wireless yesterday due to an xfinity router change. The unit prints wireless and the printer USB port connects to my laptop wireless. I cannot get the scanner to communicate with my laptop. My laptop has Windows 10 64-bit. Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented October 17, 2020 at 9:53 MST

Epson WF-2540: Why is the printer not turning on?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:22:37 -0700

I bought this printer last year and never touched it or took it out of the box until now. The printer is brand new. I set up the internet connection without any problem. However, I started printing and all of a sudden, the printer turned off by itself. I tried turning it back on but would not turn on. I even tried changing plugs to see if the plug is the problem. What can I do to fix this printer?

⟐ Commented March 16, 2026 at 0:22 MST

Epson WF-2540: Scanner ADF not working including light

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:09:59 -0700

Not able to use my ADF scanner. Does not feed nor does the light come on indicating anything in feeder. Wondering if the sensor is the issue, but not able to find. I do not have a jam, or paper stuck. Very clean. Any help would be grateful.

⟐ Commented June 09, 2025 at 4:09 MST

Epson WF-2540: How to print test page on wf 2530

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:30:58 -0700

Howdo I print a test page on wf 2530? Should be similar to Epson WF 2540 but you don't have that printer listed.

⟐ Answered April 27, 2024 at 8:30 MST

Epson WF-2540: No ink printing Epson WF 7610

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:15:00 -0700

Hi everyone, hope you are all excellent today.

I have a Epson WF-7610 (wasn't in the options when I created question).

It is about 2.5 years old.

We do not use Epson cartridges.

It was not used for about one year. When we returned, it has no ink on page.

We have bought new cartridges. I have run clean print heads a millions times :-)

I have put damp paper towel under print head. Colours appear on towel.

Still no ink on page.

Rang Epson who told me due to non genuine cartridges I have voided my calls with them.

I followed tutorial on how to completely remove print head and clean with a little warm water (didn't have cleaning agent). All colours appear on towel.

I have syringed little nozzles to ensure aren't blocked.

I have run all the machine maintenance options.

When I print it makes all the right printing noises, I can hear the paper going through and the associated print head noises with it.

Out pops blank paper.

What shall I do next trusted brains trust :-)

Thank you,

⟐ Commented December 01, 2021 at 16:15 MST

Epson WF-2540: Why did my printer stop printing

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:47:17 -0700

my Epson printer stopped printing in the middle of a document and now will no longer print. The queue is empty, I have replaced the ink, I have run all the tests (which won't print out), rebooted, called it names, nothing will work. The document is sent to the printer and the printer acts like it's printing but the paper comes out either blank or with little tiny light marks on it. I have run the nozzle cleaning. WF2540

⟐ Answer deleted December 20, 2019 at 7:47 MST

Epson WF-2540: Cannot install on windows 10

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:31:33 -0700

Original Post: Epson WF-2540 printer

Cannot install Epson printer WF-2540 setup will not fully install the drivers. I have this problem on both computers. Before when I had windows 8 I had no problems, I upgraded to windows 10 cannot get printer to work. What can I do?

⟐ Answer deleted September 04, 2018 at 12:31 MST

Epson WF-2540: Why does the printing skip every 2 lines in the text?

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:19:17 -0700

When I try to print a page, partial letters and every 2-3 lines will not print at all. Text is not visible. I have checked the ink levels and took them out and placed again. I have also reset to manufacture settings. Still not working

⟐ Answered March 04, 2022 at 22:19 MST

Epson WF-2540: says paper jammed or out of paper but its incorrect no jam and do have

Tue, 01 May 2018 07:02:25 -0700

says paper jam but no jam

⟐ Commented May 01, 2018 at 7:02 MST

Epson WF-2540: Wf-3640 paper jam when scanning or faxing

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:42:59 -0700

Every time I try to scan or fax more than 1 page, the first page goes through fine but the 2nd page jams.

⟐ Answered April 11, 2020 at 18:42 MST

Epson WF-2540: will not turn on after having a power outage

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:38:18 -0700

my workforce will not power up after a power outage.

⟐ Answer deleted March 13, 2021 at 21:38 MST

Epson WF-2540: Why does it keep saying load paper?

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:08:58 -0700

The paper tray has paper in it I have tried it full of paper, with just 1 sheet or even a few sheets but when I try to copy or print anything it pulls the paper in like its starting to print then it stops and says paper out load paper then press the black or color print button so i did then it spits out the blank page and pulls a new page in but says the same thing over and over I did everything it's saying to do but it keeps saying the same thing can anyone help me?

⟐ Commented January 16, 2021 at 2:08 MST

Epson WF-2540: print is too large

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:54:58 -0700

When I make a copy the print is too large and won't fit on the paper.

⟐ Commented June 28, 2021 at 21:54 MST

Epson WF-2540: Epson WF-2510 turned off itself after print head cleaning

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:06 -0700

Hello everybody, I have a printer Epson WF-2510 which didn’t work because needed head print cleaning. I did this process two times and after the first hadn't solved the problem completely because the device still printed out not well. So I did the cleaning again and assembled it for the second time I turned on and I gave to print out the nozzle sheet and it started the head cleaning but after about one minute it turned off by itself and never went on again. I think something caused a short somewhere but I am a beginner so I am asking if someone could help me to solve this issue. It would be very appreciated. Many thanks!

⟐ Answer edited September 06, 2023 at 5:00 MST

Epson WF-2540: Inner ribbon for printer

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:57:20 -0700

How do I replace the inner ribbon in the printer and where can I get a new ribbon?

⟐ Answered March 21, 2019 at 6:57 MST

Epson WF-2540: Why does document scanning produce a grey haze over the printed copy

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:04:24 -0700

When I scan or copy anything the resulting document is printed with a grey haze or hue to all the white areas

⟐ Commented December 03, 2018 at 18:04 MST

Epson WF-2540: All inks are full and working fine except black.

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:27:26 -0700

Hi,

I have all new ink cartridges in for every color, and have run ALL diagnostics and still the only color which will not print is the black. Any ideas on what the problem is and how to fix it?

Thanks Much!

⟐ Answer edited August 18, 2020 at 12:27 MST