1. Check that your printer has power, and the On/Off indicator on the printer control panel illuminates either steady green or blue (the color depends on the model you have). If the power is not on:
    • Make sure the power adapter is plugged in to the power outlet and is connected to the back of your printer.
    • Press the On/Off button until the indicator illuminates green or blue.
  2. Clear any errors and remove obstructions:
    • Check the LCD on your printer control panel (except 5100 or ESP 3 printers; there is no LCD) or the status monitor on your computer for an error message. If there is an error message, follow the instructions to clear it.
    • If the printer displays Printhead Carriage Jam, see . 
    • If there is no error message, and if the problem continues:

      1. Open the access door.
      2. Disconnect the power adapter from the back of the printer.
        CAUTION: Do not pull on the printhead carriage or use force to move it.
      3. Remove any obstructions that may prevent the printhead carriage and ink cartridges from moving to the center position.
      4. Close the access door.
      5. Connect the power adapter to the printer.

For ESP 3250 and 5250 all-in-one printers only, if the problem continues:

  1. On the printer control panel, press Home.
  2. Press the down arrow to select Maintenance, then press OK.
  3. Press the down arrow to select Install Ink Cartridges, then press OK.