Epson Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF 0x69 Error Fix: Print Head Overheated

Error code 0x69 on the Epson Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF means: Print Head Overheated. The print head temperature exceeded the safe operating limit — the printer will pause until the print head cools down; this commonly occurs during long continuous print jobs in warm environments; allow the printer to cool with the power on, ensure adequate ventilation around the printer, and avoid printing in direct sunlight or near heat sources

The most successful fix is "Replace the Print Head Assembly" (hard difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. 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 the Print Head Assembly") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver #1, Plastic pry tool, Lint-free cloth.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $150-$250. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Epson Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF has 8 other known error codes, including: 0x97 (Internal Hardware Error (Mainboard)), 0xEA (Paper Feed Error (Hardware)), 0xF1 (Ink System Error (Fatal)), ADF-JAM (Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam), BLANK-PAGES (Printing Blank Pages), and 3 more.

Error code 0x69 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 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-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.