Troubleshooting With Led Error Indicators - Epson Stylus COLOR 900 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus COLOR 900/900N

3.1.1 Troubleshooting with LED Error Indicators

Identify the type of error using the table below. Then try to isolate the
specific cause by referring to the tables that follow.
Table 3-1. LED Error Indicators
Type of Error
Power
Paper Out Error On
Paper Jam Error —
No I/C or Ink Out —
(Black) Error
No I/C or Ink Out —
(Color) Error
Maintenance Blinking
Error
Fatal Error Blinking
NOTE: "—" means the LED is not affected by the error condition.
LEDs
Ink Out Ink Out
Paper Out
(Black) (Color)
— — On
Off Off Blinking
On —
— On
Blinking Blinking Blinking
On On Blinking
After identifying the type of error indicated by the LEDs, see the table
below for a list of possible causes. Then follow the links in the table for
detailed troubleshooting procedures.
Table 3-2. Error Conditions and Possible Causes
Error Condition
Paper Out Error
Section
(Refer to
3.1.1.1.)
—
Paper Jam Error
(Refer to Section
3.1.1.2.)
—
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Possible Causes
1. Failure in paper feeding
2. Connector for the PE sensor is disconnected.
3. The PE sensor actuator is working improperly.
The sensor base is not attached properly.
4. The PE sensor is defective.
5. ASF is damaged.
1. The paper in use is longer than specified.
2. The linear encoder at the back of the carriage is
covered with dust.
3. The linear encoder at the back of the carriage is
almost dislodged. If it comes off completely, a fatal
error occurs.
4. The PE sensor remains on because it is covered
with paper debris or dust.
5. The PE sensor actuator is not working properly.
The sensor base is not attached properly.
6. The PE sensor is defective.
The linear encoder is defective.
7. The ASF is not installed properly.
The paper load sub roller is not attached properly.
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