How to solve error code OxE5 or 0xE5 on Epson printers

The error code OxE5 or 0xE5 appears when there is a loss of speed.. It could happen on these Epson printers: R1800, R1900, R2000, R2400, R2880, R3000, WF3010, WF3011, WF3012, WF3520, WF3521, WF3530, WF3531, WF3232, WF3540, WF3541, WF5690, WF4640, WF4630, WF5620, WF5190, WF5110, WF7110, WF7610, WF7620, XP55, XP510, XP520, XP600, XP601, XP605, XP610, XP615, XP620, XP621, XP625, XP700, XP701, XP702, XP710, XP720, XP721, XP750, XP760, XP800, XP801, XP802, XP810, XP820, XP821, XP850, XP860, XP950


There are several origins:


Solution 1:

• failure of the encoder strip: clean it with a soft cloth.

Solution 2:

• Paper jam: check for any foreign object inside the printer.

Solution 3:

• Check the belt: is it well seated ?

Solution 4:

• Failure of the main board