Interpretation
What this message does — and does not — prove
Official meaningEpson defines E-02 as a scanner error.
Do not assumeRepeated power-cycling is not a repair if the scanner mechanism remains faulted.
Safe sequence
Work through the manufacturer-scoped path
- 01
Cancel active jobs.
- 02
Check that nothing is physically obstructing the scanner unit from normal closure/movement.
- 03
Power the printer off, wait briefly and restart.
- 04
Recheck the LCD before attempting another scan.
Stop / escalate
When not to keep experimenting
If E-02 returns, use Epson support/service rather than disassembling the scanner mechanism.