Interpretation
What this message does — and does not — prove
Official meaningEpson identifies W-01 as a paper-jam condition.
Do not assumeDo not pull the print head/carriage or feed components by force to remove paper.
Safe sequence
Work through the manufacturer-scoped path
- 01
Cancel printing.
- 02
Open only the access points Epson specifies for jam removal.
- 03
Remove the sheet slowly and check for torn scraps.
- 04
Reload flat supported paper and retry one reference page.
Stop / escalate
When not to keep experimenting
If W-01 persists with the path visibly clear, use Epson support rather than forcing internal mechanisms.