Damaged Paper (Wrinkling) - Epson EPL-N3000 Service Manual

EPSON EPL-N3000/AcuLaser M4000N

3.5.14 Damaged Paper (Wrinkling)

Step Action and Question
Paper feed
1
1. Observe the paper feed condition.
♦
Is the paper supplied aslant?
Paper condition
1. Set new dry recommended paper.
2
2. Print the status sheet.
Refer to p. 430
♦
Does the problem still occur?
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?
Troubleshooting
Description of the problem:
The printed paper coming out of the printer is
wrinkled, folded or worn.
Parts below can be the source of this error:
• FUSER ASSY
(p.253)
• Heat Roll
• Pressure Roll
• BOARD ASSY., MAIN
(p.299)
• 150 FEEDER ASSY
(p.211)
• Imaging Cartridge
• BTR ASSY
(p.254)
• Paper Cassette
• PLATE ASSY BTM
(p.330)
• 550 FEEDER ASSY
(p.224)
• 550 FEEDER OPTION
(p.311)
Yes
Go to 3.5.13
Go to Step 2
Skew (p.157)
Problem
Go to Step 3
solved
Remove
obstacle or
Go to Step 4
dirt from the
path of paper.
Picture Image Trouble
Step Action and Question
Rolls in the path of paper
1. Check all the rolls located in the path of paper
4 between the paper feed tray and the eject tray to see
if there is dirt, wear or damage.
♦
Are the rolls in the path of paper free from dirt, wear
and damage?
Heat Roll and Pressure Roll
1. Remove the FUSER ASSY. (p.253)
WARNING!:
5
2. Turn the Gear HR by hand, and inspect the Heat
Roll and the Pressure Roll.
♦
Are the Heat Roll and the Pressure Roll free from
scratches, dirt and damage?
Imaging Cartridge
6 1. Install a new Imaging Cartridge.
2. Execute test printing.
♦
Is the paper still wrinkled?
No
Go to Step 5
Wait until the Fuser cools, and
then start work.
Go to Step 6
See "Parts
below can be
the source of
this error"
Revision C
Yes No
Replace the
damaged or
worn roll.
Replace the
FUSER ASSY
Problem
solved
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