Troubleshooting Based On Observed Faults - Epson WorkForce 1100 Service Manual

WorkForce 1100/Epson Stylus Office T1110/B1100/T1100/Epson ME Office 1100

3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults

This section provides troubleshooting procedures based on observed faults such as print quality troubles and abnormal noise.
Observed Faults Details of the Fault
Dot missing and Inks are not ejected from the
mixed colors Print Head to the Cap.
Although inks are ejected from
the Print Head to the Cap, the
trouble still occurs after
executing a cleaning cycle or
replacing the Ink Cartridges.
Troubleshooting
Table 3-12. Print Quality Troubles
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Ink System Unit 1. Check for foreign matter around the Seal Rubber on the Cap
(Cap) Unit.
2. Check that the Extension Spring 1.19 IS is correctly installed to
the Cap Unit.
Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has
broken lines or missing segments.
Overview
Check Point
Seal Rubbers
Extension Spring, 1.19 IS
Revision C
Remedy
1. Remove the foreign matter around the Seal
Rubber completely.
2. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
1. After running a Head Cleaning, check the
Nozzle Check Pattern again.
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