0x000050L4160

Epson EcoTank L4160 Error 0x000050 | Feed Roller Failure

Error code 0x000050 on the Epson EcoTank L4160 denotes a physical feed assembly (ASF) or paper feed (PF) motor resistance failure. It triggers when the main feed wheels cannot rotate freely during paper initialization.

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Common causes

  • 1Paper sheets jammed or misaligned under the main automatic sheet feeder (ASF) rollers.
  • 2Heavy paper dust clouding the path of the optical timing disk (encoder disc) on the left side.
  • 3Electrical malfunction or severe gear strain in the paper advance motor.

Solutions

How to Fix Main Paper Feed Error 0x000050

This mechanical error occurs when the drive gears or paper advance motor experience excessive drag, shutting down power to prevent motor burnout.

Solution: Clear the ASF Roller Path and Dust Diodes

  1. Unplug the Printer: Power down the L4160 and remove the wall plug.
  2. Clear the Feed Chute: Take out all paper from the rear loader and look down into the slot using a flashlight.
  3. Inspect the Rubber Wheels: Gently spin the gray feed rubber rollers with your finger to check for play. If stuck, look for jammed debris.
  4. Clean the Optical Wheel: Use a can of compressed air to clean dust off the circular plastic gear (PF encoder wheel) located on the left inner panel.

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Remove paper and cut power

    Unload all paper and unplug the power cable from the back of the G-series/L-series chassis.

  2. 2

    Use compressed air on feed slot

    Direct compressed air into the rear feed slot to blow away debris on the internal paper sensor.

  3. 3

    Examine the left-hand gear cluster

    Look inside the left compartment of the printer body to ensure plastic gears rotate cleanly.

Frequently asked questions

W-01 is a basic user alert for a simple paper obstruction. 0x000050 is a motor overload state that indicates the mainboard registers too much friction in the paper advance mechanics.