Epson Stylus COLOR 880 Service Manual page 73

EPSON Stylus COLOR 880
Table 3-15. Cleaning does not Solve the Print Problem
Step Check Point
1 Repeat the cleaning Unlike the previous products, the Stylus Color 880
7 or 8 times. is not equipped with the CL3 (dummy cleaning).
Therefore, you can repeat the cleaning every time
you press the Cleaning button without running a
self-test nor any printing.
2 Trying the initial ink You can repeat the initial ink charge operation in
charge operation. the way described below:
1. Using the exclusive program, reset the initial ink
charge flag in the EEPROM.
3 Reinstalling the Remove the upper case and check if the FFCs are
printhead FFC. properly connected to the CN8 and CN9 on the
C378 Main Board. Even though they are not
installed aslant as shown below, disconnect the
FFC once and connect them again, then run a print
check.
Troubleshooting
Table 3-15. Cleaning does not Solve the Print Problem (continued)
Action
C378 Main
Board
Overview
Step Check Point
4 Check the cap for Release the carriage lock to move the carriage unit
any foreign matter, away from the home position. Then, have a close
dirt, or damage. look at the cap rubber and check for any problem
below.
5 Has the Tension If the Tension Spring assembled in the Cap Unit,
Spring assembled in comes off, the sealing ability lowers and the cap
the Cap Unit come rubber portion dose not fit to the surface of the
off? printhead. And the ink is not absorbed from the
head. Therefore, check that the Compression
Spring is securely assembled in the following
figured portion.
Revision A
Action
Compression Spring
Cap Assembly
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