Epson XP-4200 product makes noise but nothing copies
Cause 1 of 3The print head nozzles may be clogged. Source: Solving Problems: Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies, p. 207
First checkRun a nozzle check, then clean the print head if necessary.
Causes and checks
The print head nozzles may be clogged. Source: Solving Problems: Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies, p. 207
- Run a nozzle check, then clean the print head if necessary. See Run a nozzle check from the control panel.
The nozzle check page does not print although the power is on. Source: Solving Problems: Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies, p. 207
- Make sure the product software is installed correctly.
The product is tilted. Source: Solving Problems: Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies, p. 207
- Make sure the product is level.
All 3 causes checked. Contact Epson Support: (562) 276-4382.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, 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
Other XP-4200 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.
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.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.