Reset Epson Xp 2100 ((new)) Today
If your issue is not ink related—perhaps the menu is frozen, you forgot the WiFi password, or the printer is stuck in a foreign language—you need a factory hard reset.
For persistent system errors, a hard reset restores the printer to its original out-of-the-box settings. Turn the printer off . reset epson xp 2100
To restore all network and device settings to their original state: Using the Buttons Turn the printer off. Press and hold the Network Status button (usually the "i" or Wi-Fi icon) and the button simultaneously until the network lights flash. Using a Paper Clip If your issue is not ink related—perhaps the
: This clears all saved network configurations, allowing you to reconfigure it using the Epson Smart Panel app . 3. Factory Reset via Buttons To restore all network and device settings to
If you are refilling your own cartridges, spend the extra $2 on "Auto Reset Chips" (ARC). These chips reset themselves automatically when the printer pulls the cartridge out. You never need Method 1 again.
| Error Code / Display | Meaning | Required Reset Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Cartridge chip says empty. | Method 1 (Chip Resetter) | | Cannot Recognize Cartridge | Chip is dead or dirty. | Clean chip contacts or use a new cartridge. | | 0x9A / 0x69 / 0x0F | Waste ink pad counter is full. | Method 3 (Adjustment Program) | | WiFi Light Solid Orange | Network settings corrupted. | Method 2 (Factory Hard Reset) | | Paper Out (but paper exists) | Sensor dirty or stuck. | Hard reset (unplug for 1 hour). | | Service Required (Code 50) | General fatal error. | Combination of hard reset + pad reset. |
While holding the "i" button, press and hold the button.