Yeah, the flashing Alarm lamp is the printer's way of signaling an error or that it's in a maintenance mode. The pattern tells you exactly what's up. Two flashes means it's doing a standard print head cleaning—you probably held the Stop button. Three flashes means it's in deep cleaning mode. Seven flashes is for cleaning the paper feed roller. Eight flashes means it's running an internal bottom plate clean.
If you didn't initiate anything and it's flashing an error, the most common cause is an ink issue. Check the ink status lamps on the operation panel. An empty or incorrectly installed cartridge will trigger an alarm.
If the Alarm lamp is flashing and you can't clear it, try turning the printer off and on again. If it persists, check for any paper jams inside, ensure the FINE cartridge holder isn't obstructed (don't touch it while it's moving), and verify all ink cartridges are properly seated and have ink.
HEADS UP: Don't try to force-stop or move the FINE cartridge holder. Let it complete its cycle. If the Alarm lamp issue continues with no clear cause (like low ink), a power cycle is your first move.