How to Fix Error 100016 on Your Epson Scanner!

[@rremiaszz]

Thank you for this video. My printer fell and then started to see this error (Roomba pulled on power cord which pulled the printer off the desk). After taking apart the printer and putting the cables back in as well as re-aligning the scanner gears on the track the printer works again. Much appreciated!

[@jkytown]

Thanks for your expert tips which lead me to explore the scanner (bought it used & was not informed the scanner hinge was broken) My error was a fake " paper jam". Paper would not feed. I tried the scanner with no luck. Opened up the scanner & realized the clear cover over the ink lines was getting caught due to missing plastic holder, taped it down securely. Now the paper feeds with no error messages.

[@DANI170980]

Thanks you from Spain!

[@sergiocarreon7118]

Thank youuu so much, I tried with different options and nothing fix the issue, until I saw your video, was amazing, I applied this in a L5590

[@onem4040]

I struggled to open the glass part but it actually worked thank you so much!! I combined it with another wire tutorial on the side of the printer

[@lindajgodoy8913]

Hi, still getting eoso 3720 scanner error 000101

[@jillianhudgens4316]

Can you tell me how to open up the ET 2760? I purchased a printer from someone on Facebook marketplace and I get the error code 100016 which seems to be the scanner, but I cannot open. It cannot figure out how to open it.

[@amandahugginkiss61]

As usual, very helpful. Thank you!

[@katiesierra9455]

My epson 2850 will not come apart the way any other video shows. The side doesn't come off. The scanner won't come off like yours. I don't understand what to do

[@nancyhoa409]

I’ve done every single thing y’all have showed and it is not working. What other issues could cause the error 100016 in the ET2720? Please help thank you.

[@erkanuygun1871]

Hi I have same problem on WFC 5790 is it works on this model

[@Wendym0906]

those 2 thinner cables were they suppose to go someplace. i took screws off top and then they came off.. not sure if they are suppose to be connected to something. tx for your time. do you have an actual video of putting the wires back on?

[@jordanhilton455]

Thank you for the vid!!! Should I be able to turn the cogs manually when the printers off? I've isolated this part of the scanner as the problem, but I'm not sure if it's the cogs being jammed or if it's a problem with the motor powering them. I've tried realigning them but even then, when you switch it on, the motor gives 2 bursts, and then when the cog doesn't turn freely after those tries it stops, and throws up the error code stopping the entire printer. This is so frustrating as I could do without the scanner, but the printer won't work while the scanner isn't working

[@patmceffer3892]

Hi, have same prob. With both cogs out, used a small screw driver & confirmed motor turns ok. Ie not stuck. Then put cogs back in and test if I can turn the motor, it's all stuck. The cogs can't turn the motor. Maybe cogs teeth angle not designed to reverse power drive back to motor axel?

[@patmceffer3892]

Hey, I just plugged it all back in to test and the scanner is working ie rolling the lamp along the track👍

[@rachelmills4123]

@jordanhilton455 did you ever find a solution for your printer? Mine is doing the same thing, works a couple seconds then gives me the error.

[@anniedurham5623]

Is your scanner part not stable and does your gears turn? Mine isn’t stable and don’t turn at all

[@Anonymous-bs5ov]

Hello . My printer is an Epson eco 2400 , all lights blinking error code 100016, tried and tried watching videos, and taking it apart , have no idea what I’m , doing, gave up for awhile , and now desperate again on trying to fix it but I really really need help please??

[@ryulia1972]

This Video is really easy to understand but I have the problem that the scanner moves until it hits the end and gets stuck there. I don't know if the engine, the mainboard or the programming is at fault.

[@jessicaipes6982]

What can i do about a broke lever

[@susanjohnson5411]

I need this for the wf-7720. Any suggestions on that one? I'm getting the same scanner error 100016. Thank you!

[@andrewherbert5881]

Hi did you manage to get this sorted for your WF7720? I have the same problem too but cant clear it!!

[@pawsinmyface4560]

Check to be sure the spring didn't pop off onto the belt. I bought a broken 7710 with that same issue and had to realign the spring onto the scanner head (see the manual for that) and man it took a while but it worked.

[@diyprjoects2506]

I have this error code although it's on an Epson xp 446. The scanner has a cracked glass. Could this be what's causing the error code? I've bought a replacement top so I'm hoping it will fix the problem if I switch out the glass for a new piece...

[@MarcelYofende]

Good video, It helped me a lot.

[@itszee955]

You took your 3 strap cables off without fear 😨 how did you reattach them ??? My biggest issue so far

[@claudialeon9925]

The little plastic that hold the gear inside the scanner it’s broken and I can’t find where to buy that part does anybody knows where I can buy the whole piece?

[@anigibson434]

Same thing happened to me. Did u find the part?

[@OrenD123]

I was trying to fix mine, and I think I just snapped mine off too. Did either of you figure out a fix?!

[@onem4040]

also be careful guys cause the inside of the glass part has a liquid/ oily part I got it all over my fingers hope it's not toxic

[@rib-gx7uz]

the scanner light doesn't show on start up, gear down

[@Leopoldian]

Go ahead.

[@Yeeessiiir]

Why for you its easy, im stuck that’s to hard to take off the glass of the scanner