Skew - Epson EPL-N3000 Service Manual

EPSON EPL-N3000/AcuLaser M4000N

3.5.13 Skew

Step Action and Question
Printer mounting surface
1. Check that there is no irregularity on the mounting
1 surface.
2. Check that no foot is missing.
♦
Is the printer mounting surface free from any
problem?
Paper feed
1. Remove the Paper Cassette.
2. Set paper correctly in the Paper Cassette.
2 3. Set the Paper Cassette in the printer correctly.
4. Install the PLATE ASSY BTM correctly so that it is
not inclined in the lateral direction.
5. Print the image in question again.
♦
Does the problem still occur?
Troubleshooting
Description of the problem:
The printed image is not in parallel with the
edges of the paper.
Parts below can be the source of this error:
• Imaging Cartridge
• BTR ASSY
(p.254)
• 150 FEEDER ASSY
(p.211)
• FUSER ASSY
(p.253)
• Paper Cassette
• PLATE ASSY BTM
(p.330)
• 550 FEEDER OPTION
(p.311)
• BOARD ASSY., MAIN
(p.299)
• 550 FEEDER ASSY
(p.224)
Yes
Correct the
Go to Step 2 mounting
surface.
Problem
Go to Step 3
solved
(p.330)
Picture Image Trouble
Step Action and Question
Paper path
1. Check to see if there is dirt or any obstacle in the
3
path of paper between the paper feed tray and the
eject tray.
♦
Is the path of paper free from obstacles?
Rolls in the path of paper
1. Check all the rolls located in the path of paper
between the paper feed tray and the eject tray to see
if there is dirt, wear or damage.
4
2. Check whether the pinch rolls turn freely and the
spring pressure works evenly.
♦
Are the rolls in the path of paper free from dirt, wear
and damage?
Imaging Cartridge
1. Install a new Imaging Cartridge.
5
2. Print the image in question again.
♦
Does the print still skew?
No
Revision C
Yes No
Remove
obstacle or
Go to Step 4
dirt from the
path of paper.
Replace the
Go to Step 5 damaged or
worn roll.
See "Parts
below can be Problem
the source of solved
this error"
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