Epson EcoTank Feeds Three Blank Pages and Displays "Paper Out" After Error 202260 Wi-Fi Repair

Question

I repaired the Wi-Fi card in my Epson EcoTank after receiving Error 202260: "Wi-Fi is out of order." However, after putting the printer back together, it now feeds three blank pages and then displays a "Paper Out" message. What might I have connected or assembled incorrectly?

Answer

The original Error 202260, accompanied by the message "Wi-Fi is out of order," concerns the printer's Wi-Fi hardware, its connection to the mainboard, or communication between the wireless module and the printer's electronics. Our uncasing video demonstrates accessing the mainboard and Wi-Fi board, which requires disconnecting several cables and removing parts of the printer's casing.

Because the Wi-Fi problem was repaired successfully, the new behavior-feeding three blank sheets and then displaying "Paper Out"-is probably not being caused directly by the Wi-Fi card. It is more likely related to a cable connection, paper sensor, mechanical component, or reassembly issue that occurred while the printer was open.

Why the Printer May Feed Several Blank Pages

When the printer pulls in paper, it expects each sheet to activate specific sensors at particular times. These sensors tell the mainboard that paper has been picked up, entered the paper path, reached the printing area, and exited correctly.

If a sheet moves through the printer without activating the expected sensor, the printer may attempt to load another sheet. This can produce two or three blank pages before the machine eventually reports "Paper Out." The printer may physically have paper in the tray, but its control system cannot confirm that the paper reached the correct position.

This usually indicates one of the following conditions:

• A paper sensor cable is disconnected or only partially seated.

• A flat-flex cable was inserted crookedly or with its contacts facing the wrong direction.

• A sensor lever or plastic flag is stuck, bent, displaced, or trapped beneath a cover.

• A cable has been routed through the paper path and is preventing a sensor from moving.

• The pickup mechanism or paper tray was not returned to its correct position.

• A connector near the mainboard was accidentally left loose during reassembly.

Recheck Every Cable and Connector

The first step is to turn off the printer and disconnect it from electrical power. Avoid unplugging, reconnecting, or adjusting internal cables while the printer is powered.

Carefully reopen the section that was disassembled and inspect every connector that was removed or moved during the Wi-Fi repair. Do not check only the Wi-Fi card connection. The paper-feed system may depend on nearby connectors that were disturbed while accessing the mainboard.

Pay particular attention to connections associated with the following components:

• PE, or paper-end, sensor

• ASF, or automatic sheet feeder

• Paper pickup mechanism

• Paper-feed motor

• Encoder sensors

• Mainboard flat-flex cables

• Scanner and control-panel cables

• Any sensor wiring positioned near the paper path

A connector can look installed while still being slightly crooked or not inserted deeply enough. Flat-flex cables are especially sensitive. The exposed contacts must face the correct side of the connector, and the cable must be inserted evenly before the locking tab is closed.

Do not force a cable into place. If a connector has a locking tab, make sure the tab is open before inserting the cable and fully secured afterward. Inspect the cable ends for folded contacts, scratches, tears, or creases.

Inspect the Paper Sensor Flags

Epson printers use small mechanical sensor levers, sometimes called sensor flags, throughout the paper path. A sheet pushes a flag as it passes, and the movement allows an optical sensor to detect the paper.

During uncasing or reassembly, one of these levers can become:

• Trapped beneath a plastic cover

• Installed on the wrong side of a guide

• Bent or pushed out of alignment

• Blocked by a wire or flat-flex cable

• Disconnected from its return spring

• Unable to return to its resting position

With the printer turned off and unplugged, inspect the visible paper path and gently test whether each accessible sensor lever moves freely and returns by itself. Do not apply excessive force because these plastic parts can break easily.

If a sensor flag remains permanently open or closed, the printer may incorrectly conclude that no paper was loaded, that paper is already inside the machine, or that the sheet failed to reach the expected location.

Check the Paper Tray and Pickup Assembly

Make sure the paper tray is fully inserted and that the paper guides are not pressing too tightly against the stack. Confirm that the paper is flat, properly aligned, and not overloaded.

Also inspect the pickup rollers and nearby gears. Since the printer can feed three sheets, the pickup system is moving, but it may not be operating at the correct time or releasing each sheet properly.

Look for:

• A pickup roller that was installed incorrectly

• A pickup arm that does not return to its resting position

• A spring that became detached

• A gear that is not fully engaged

• A tray component that is not seated correctly

• A cable or wire obstructing the pickup mechanism

• A cover pressing against a moving lever

If the printer was placed on its side or turned upside down during the Wi-Fi repair, a loose spring, lever, or guide may have shifted.

Check for Incorrect Cable Routing

Cable routing is just as important as cable connection. A cable may be electrically connected but still cause problems if it was placed on the wrong side of a frame, cover, or paper guide.

Compare the current cable arrangement with the layout shown in the original disassembly footage. Check whether each cable follows its original channel and lies flat beneath the appropriate clips.

A misplaced cable can:

• Block a paper sensor

• Rub against a moving gear

• Prevent a cover from sitting correctly

• Interfere with the carriage

• Enter the paper path

• Become pinched when the case is tightened

If the problem began immediately after reassembly, a routing or connection error should be considered before replacing any parts.

Determine Whether the Pages Are Being Printed or Only Transported

It is helpful to determine whether the printer is attempting to print on the three sheets or simply transporting them through the machine.

If the pages pass through without normal printing sounds or carriage movement, the printer may be repeatedly attempting to establish the correct paper position. That would strongly suggest a paper-detection or sensor-timing problem.

If the carriage moves as though it is printing but the pages remain completely blank, there may also be a separate ink-delivery, printhead, or printhead-cable issue. In that situation, inspect any printhead-related flat-flex cables that may have been disturbed.

However, because the behavior ends with a "Paper Out" message, the paper-feed sensors and associated connections should be checked first.

Avoid Repeated Test Printing

Do not continue sending multiple print jobs while the cause remains unknown. Repeated testing can pull additional sheets into an incorrect paper path, create a jam, damage a sensor lever, or allow a loose cable to contact a moving component.

After inspecting the printer, begin with a single-sheet test. Confirm that the sheet loads normally, pauses in the correct printing position, and exits without another sheet being picked up unnecessarily.

If the printer still feeds multiple blank pages, stop the test and inspect the sensor connections again.

Understanding the Two Errors

The two problems should be diagnosed separately:

• Error 202260 - "Wi-Fi is out of order": This relates to the wireless module, Wi-Fi board, its connection, or communication with the printer's main electronics.

• "Paper Out": In this situation, the message likely indicates that the printer cannot correctly detect or track the paper, even though paper is physically present and being fed.

Therefore, repairing Error 202260 may have been successful, while an unrelated connector, sensor lever, cable, or pickup component was disturbed during the same procedure.

Carefully compare the reassembled printer with our Epson EcoTank uncasing and Error 202260 Wi-Fi repair video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOZWZ1Ny3Lw]. Pause the video at each stage and verify the orientation, routing, and seating of every cable and mechanical component rather than checking only the Wi-Fi board.

Addressing printer problems can be complicated because many repairs require direct physical inspection, testing, and hands-on diagnosis. For this reason, we are unable to provide individualized remote troubleshooting, repair suggestions, or technical support for a specific printer.

We do offer in-person evaluation and repair through our local printer diagnostic and repair facility [https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service]. Due to high demand, our service operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and it may take several weeks before an appointment becomes available for dropping off a printer. Our services are organized to accommodate either a complete printer or certain removable components, with instructions provided on the service page. However, we recognize that professional diagnostic and repair rates may not be the most economical choice for every situation.

For that reason, we strongly encourage self-directed research whenever it is safe and practical. You can begin with YouTube or visit the homepage of our BCH Technologies YouTube channel [https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies]. To locate a particular repair topic, use the search icon near the "About" section on the right side of the channel's menu bar.

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Thank you again for watching our videos, sharing the results of your repair, and supporting BCH Technologies. We appreciate your patience and hope this information helps you identify the connection, sensor, or reassembly issue responsible for the blank pages and "Paper Out" message.