Epson Epson EcoTank ET-4850 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF, and Ethernet E-02 Error Fix: Scanner Unit Error

Error code E-02 on the Epson Epson EcoTank ET-4850 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF, and Ethernet means: Scanner Unit Error. The scanner unit (flatbed or ADF) has encountered an error — the scanner carriage may be stuck, the scanner lock (transport lock) may still be engaged, or the scanner motor has failed; open and close the scanner unit firmly, check for obstructions on the scanner glass, and restart the printer; on models with an ADF, clear any paper from the document feeder

The most successful fix is "Replace Scanner Motor or Repair Scanner Carriage" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $20-$40. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Scanner Motor or Repair Scanner Carriage") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T8 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Silicone grease, Plastic pry tool.

DIY cost: $20-$40. Professional repair typically costs $130-$200. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Epson Epson EcoTank ET-4850 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF, and Ethernet has 8 other known error codes, including: 0x69 (Print Head Overheated), 0x97 (Internal Hardware Error (Mainboard)), 0xEA (Paper Feed Error (Hardware)), 0xF1 (Ink System Error (Fatal)), ADF-JAM (Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam), and 3 more.

Error code E-02 also appears on 5 other Epson models: Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Wireless Color Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan and Copy, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Wireless Color Supertank Printer with Scanner and Copier, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print and PrecisionCore, Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF, Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.