Epson Epson EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Wireless Color Supertank Printer with Scanner and Copier PAPER-JAM Error Fix: Paper Jam Detected

Error code PAPER-JAM on the Epson Epson EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Wireless Color Supertank Printer with Scanner and Copier means: Paper Jam Detected. Paper is jammed in the printer feed path, duplex unit, or output area — open the scanner unit, rear access door, and paper cassette to locate and carefully remove the jammed paper by pulling in the direction of paper travel (do not tear it); check for small torn paper fragments that may remain inside; clean the feed rollers with a damp lint-free cloth if jams recur frequently

The most successful fix is "Inspect and Replace Paper Feed Rollers" (medium difficulty, ~30 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. 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 ("Inspect and Replace Paper Feed Rollers") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 30 minutes. Tools needed: Small flathead screwdriver, Tweezers.

DIY cost: $10-$20. 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 PAPER-JAM 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.