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Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 INK-EMPTY Error Fix: Ink Cartridge Empty

One or more ink cartridges have been detected as empty — the printer will not print when any cartridge is empty (even for black-only printing, all cartridges must have ink); replace the empty cartridge with a new genuine Epson cartridge matching the correct cartridge number for your printer model

Medium severity2 fixes available

Quick Answer

Error INK-EMPTY on the Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 means: Ink Cartridge Empty. The top-ranked community fix is “Reset Ink Cartridge Chip or Replace Cartridge Chip Board” (medium difficulty, ~30 min, DIY cost: $10-$30). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.

Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · printer

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When to Call a Professional

While many printer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:

The repair involves electrical wiring, gas lines, or refrigerant
You've tried the top-ranked fix and the error persists
You smell gas, see sparking, or notice water leaking
The repair requires specialized tools you don't have
Your appliance is still under manufacturer warranty

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $100-$140.

Other Epson Models with Error INK-EMPTY

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print and PrecisionCore

printer · 2 fixes

Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF

printer · 2 fixes

Other Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 Error Codes

0x69

Print Head Overheated

2 fixes

0x97

Internal Hardware Error (Mainboard)

2 fixes

0xEA

Paper Feed Error (Hardware)

2 fixes

0xF1

Ink System Error (Fatal)

2 fixes

ADF-JAM

Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam

Printing Blank Pages

Cartridge Chip Communication Error

2 fixes

E-01

Printer Error (General Hardware)

2 fixes

People Also Ask About Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 Error INK-EMPTY

What does error code INK-EMPTY mean on a Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19?

Error code INK-EMPTY on the Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 means: Ink Cartridge Empty. One or more ink cartridges have been detected as empty — the printer will not print when any cartridge is empty (even for black-only printing, all cartridges must have ink); replace the empty cartridge with a new genuine Epson cartridge matching the correct cartridge number for your printer model

How do I fix error code INK-EMPTY on my Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19?

The most successful fix is "Reset Ink Cartridge Chip or Replace Cartridge Chip Board" (medium difficulty, ~30 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$30. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

Is error code INK-EMPTY on a Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 serious?

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

Can I fix Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 error INK-EMPTY myself?

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Reset Ink Cartridge Chip or Replace Cartridge Chip Board") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 30 minutes. Tools needed: Small Phillips screwdriver, Plastic pry tool, Chip resetter device.

How much does it cost to repair Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 error INK-EMPTY?

DIY cost: $10-$30. Professional repair typically costs $100-$140. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

What other error codes does the Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 have?

The Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 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.

Which other Epson models have the INK-EMPTY error?

Error code INK-EMPTY also appears on 2 other Epson models: 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. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.

What other error codes does the Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 have?

The Epson Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19 has 8 other known error codes:

0x69 — Print Head Overheated (2 fixes)
0x97 — Internal Hardware Error (Mainboard) (2 fixes)
0xEA — Paper Feed Error (Hardware) (2 fixes)
0xF1 — Ink System Error (Fatal) (2 fixes)
ADF-JAM — Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam (2 fixes)
BLANK-PAGES — Printing Blank Pages (2 fixes)
CART-CHIP-ERR — Cartridge Chip Communication Error (2 fixes)
E-01 — Printer Error (General Hardware) (2 fixes)

Which other Epson models have the INK-EMPTY error?

Error code INK-EMPTY also appears on 2 other Epson models:

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print and PrecisionCore (printer) · 2 fixes
Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF (printer) · 2 fixes

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