Epson Epson EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Wireless Color Supertank Printer with Scanner and Copier HEAD-CLOG Error Fix: Print Head Nozzles Clogged

Error code HEAD-CLOG on the Epson Epson EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Wireless Color Supertank Printer with Scanner and Copier means: Print Head Nozzles Clogged. Print output shows missing lines, banding, streaks, or incorrect colors indicating clogged print head nozzles — run the nozzle check pattern from the maintenance menu to identify which colors are affected, then run the head cleaning utility (up to 3 times with 30-minute waits between cycles); if cleaning fails, try a power cleaning or leave the printer off for 24 hours to let dried ink soften

The most successful fix is "Perform Manual Print Head Cleaning and Replacement" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$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 ("Perform Manual Print Head Cleaning and Replacement") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T8 Torx screwdriver, Lint-free cloth, Small bowl.

DIY cost: $15-$40. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Epson Epson EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Wireless Color Supertank Printer with Scanner and Copier 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 HEAD-CLOG 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-4850 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF, and Ethernet, 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.