Epson code 0x97 generally happens due to an internal hardware issue with your printer. It causes when the motherboard malfunction or some other kind of internal component malfunction are there.
To fix, first, cancel & remove all print jobs
Unplug all cables from the printer and everything connected to it.
Later, restart all functionality and it may start working again.
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