Bypassing The Interlock Switch And Cover Open Sensor - Epson DFX-8500 Service Manual

BYPASSING THE INTERLOCK SWITCH AND COVER OPEN SENSOR

To print with the top cover open or removed, you need to bypass the interlock switch and cover open sensor.
These sensors automatically disable printing when the top cover is open.
The interlock switch and cover open sensor are attached. To bypass the interlock switch and the cover open
sensor, follow these steps:
1. Remove the left side cover.
2. Remove the interlock switch and cover open sensor from the housing.
3. Insert a half-inch spacer (for example, an eraser) as shown in Figure 5-2.
To CN3 on the Main Board
To Connector Junction Board
Figure 5-2. Bypassing the Interlock Switch and Cover Open Sensor
Interlock Switch
Cover Open
Sensor
Figure 5-1. Interlock Switch and Cover Open Sensor
Connector
Junction Board
C204 Main Board
CN3
Cover Open
Sensor
Interlock Switch
TROUBLESHOOTING
5-3