Epson Expression Home XP-4200 all-in-one printer
- Category
- Printers
- Model number
- XP-4200, XP-4205
- Region
- United States and Canada
- Verified
- Printer error
- You need to replace Ink Cartridge
- Borderless printing ink pad nearing the end of its service life
- Borderless printing ink pad has reached the end of its service life
- Paper Setup Auto Display is set to Off
- Error System Error
- IP address and subnet mask combination invalid
- Update the root certificate
- Recovery mode
- Paper does not feed or several sheets feed at once
- Paper does not eject fully or comes out wrinkled
- Product makes noise but nothing copies
- How to replace an ink cartridge
- How to run a nozzle check from the control panel
- How to clean the print head from the control panel
- How to run a Power Cleaning from the control panel
- How to align the print head from the control panel
- How to clear a paper jam inside the product
- How to clear a paper jam in the rear cover
- How to run a product check
- How to restore control panel settings to their defaults
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Printer error | A fatal error has occurred. | Checks |
| You need to replace Ink Cartridge | An ink cartridge is expended. | Checks |
| Borderless printing ink pad nearing the end of its service life | The borderless printing ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. | Checks |
| Borderless printing ink pad has reached the end of its service life | The borderless printing ink pad has reached the end of its service life. | Checks |
| Paper Setup Auto Display is set to Off | The Paper Setup Auto Display setting is off. | Checks |
| System Error | The product reports a system error. | Checks |
| IP address and subnet mask combination invalid | The IP address and subnet mask combination is invalid. | Checks |
| Update the root certificate | The root certificate must be updated to use cloud services. | Checks |
| Recovery mode | An error occurred during a firmware update. | Checks |
Printer error
Printer error. Turn on the printer again. See your documentation for more details. A fatal error has occurred.
- Turn the product off, then on again.
- If the error continues, check for a paper jam or any protective material inside the product. See Clear a paper jam inside the product.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 194
You need to replace Ink Cartridge
You need to replace Ink Cartridge. An ink cartridge is expended.
- Replace the cartridge. See Replace an ink cartridge.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 194
Borderless printing ink pad nearing the end of its service life
The printer's borderless printing ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. It is not a user-replaceable part. Please contact Epson support. The borderless printing ink pad is nearing the end of its service life.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 194
Borderless printing ink pad has reached the end of its service life
The printer's borderless printing ink pad has reached the end of its service life. It is not a user-replaceable part. Please contact Epson support. The borderless printing ink pad has reached the end of its service life.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 195
Paper Setup Auto Display is set to Off
Paper Setup Auto Display is set to Off. Some features may not be available. The Paper Setup Auto Display setting is off.
- Enable the Paper Setup Auto Display setting.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 195
System Error
System Error. An error occurred. Turn the device off and back on again. If this occurs again, contact Epson support. The product reports a system error.
- Turn the product off, then on again.
- If you use a Wi-Fi connection, turn the wireless router off and on again.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 195
IP address and subnet mask combination invalid
The combination of the IP address and the subnet mask is invalid. The IP address and subnet mask combination is invalid.
- Check the network solutions in the User's Guide.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 195
Update the root certificate
To use cloud services, update the root certificate from the Epson Web Config utility. The root certificate must be updated to use cloud services.
- Open the product's built-in Web Config utility and update the root certificate.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 195
Recovery mode
Recovery mode. An error occurred during a firmware update.
- Connect the product with a USB cable and try updating the firmware again.
Source Source: Solving Problems: Product Status Messages, p. 196
Problems
- Paper does not feed or several sheets feed at once4 causes in the manual. First: paper does not feed for printing.
- Paper does not eject fully or comes out wrinkled3 causes in the manual. First: the wrong paper size is set, so the paper does not eject fully.
- Product makes noise but nothing copies3 causes in the manual. First: the print head nozzles may be clogged.
How-to
- How to replace an ink cartridgeWhen the LCD screen says to replace an ink cartridge, or to replace one before then if print quality is poor.
- How to run a nozzle check from the control panelWhen printouts are light or banded, to see whether the print head nozzles are clogged before cleaning.
- How to clean the print head from the control panelWhen the nozzle check pattern has gaps. Cleaning uses ink, so clean only when print quality declines.
- How to run a Power Cleaning from the control panelWhen white or dark lines or missing nozzles remain after cleaning the print head several times.
- How to align the print head from the control panelWhen printouts are grainy or blurry, vertical lines are misaligned, or dark or light horizontal bands appear.
- How to clear a paper jam inside the productWhen the LCD screen reports paper jammed inside the product.
- How to clear a paper jam in the rear coverWhen the LCD screen reports paper jammed in the rear cover.
- How to run a product checkTo find out whether the product itself is working when printing from a computer fails.
- How to restore control panel settings to their defaultsWhen a control panel or network setting causes a problem.
Maintenance
Cartridges and ink
| Colour | Part number | Yield | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 232120 | – | All listed numbers | Source: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes: Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers, p. 155 |
| Cyan | 232220 | – | All listed numbers | Source: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes: Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers, p. 155 |
| Magenta | 232320 | – | All listed numbers | Source: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes: Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers, p. 155 |
| Yellow | 232420 | – | All listed numbers | Source: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes: Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers, p. 155 |
| Maintenance box | C9344 | – | All listed numbers | Source: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes: Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers, p. 155 |
Specifications
Cartridge-based all-in-one printer with a rear paper feeder, a flatbed scanner and an LCD control panel. It takes a black cartridge (232 or high-capacity 232XL) and cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges, plus a user-replaceable maintenance box that stores ink flushed during head cleaning. Source: Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes: Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers, pp. 147, 155
The LCD screen reports problems as text messages. The Product Status Messages table lists ten of them. The printer works only with genuine Epson-brand cartridges, and firmware updates can stop non-Epson or altered cartridges that worked before from working. Source: Solving Problems: Checking for Software Updates; Product Status Messages, pp. 193-196
| Dimensions, stored (W x D x H) | 14.8 x 11.8 x 6.7 in (375 x 300 x 170 mm) | Source: Technical Specifications: Dimension Specifications, p. 245 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions, printing (W x D x H) | 14.8 x 22.7 x 9.5 in (375 x 577 x 242 mm) | Source: Technical Specifications: Dimension Specifications, p. 245 |
| Weight | About 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) without ink cartridges or power cord | Source: Technical Specifications: Dimension Specifications, p. 245 |
| Power supply | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz; ready mode about 4.8 W, sleep mode about 0.7 W, power off mode about 0.2 W | Source: Technical Specifications: Electrical Specifications, pp. 245-246 |
| Operating temperature and humidity | 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C), 20 to 80% RH without condensation | Source: Technical Specifications: Environmental Specifications, p. 246 |
| Cartridge storage | -22 to 104 °F (-30 to 40 °C), 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C). Ink freezes at 3.2 °F (-16 °C) and is usable after 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). Use a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. | Source: Technical Specifications: Ink Cartridge Specifications, p. 245 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; 802.11n only on the 20 MHz channel | Source: Technical Specifications: Network Interface Specifications, p. 246 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for XP-4200 in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for Epson.
Service contact
Epson Support: (562) 276-4382, epson.com/support. United States; Canada (905) 709-3839. 7 AM to 4 PM Pacific Time Monday to Friday. Source: Solving Problems: Where to Get Help, p. 238
Sources
- User's Guide, XP-4200/XP-4205. Epson America, Inc. Document CPD-62196, revision CPD-62196R3, 258 pages, en-US. files.support.epson.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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