Troubleshooting By Symptom; Problems In Printing Operation - Epson Stylus Photo R280 Service Manual

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3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom

3.4.1 Problems in Printing Operation

This section provides how to troubleshoot the possible problems on the printer mechanism. No error message appears for most of the troubles described here. In the following tables,
find the symptom you face and follow the troubleshooting procedure given in the table.
Paper Feeding Problems
Symptom Possible Cause
The LD Roller is
contaminated or worn-out
The Pickup Roller and
Idle Roller are
contaminated or worn-out
Paper is not fed
Malfunction of the Paper
into the printer.
Feed Mechanism
Malfunction of the PE
Sensor and PE Lever
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Table 3-12. Troubleshooting Paper Feeding Problems
Check Point
Is there any "micro pearl" paper dust or oil stain on the
LD Roller?
Is there any "micro pearl" paper dust or oil stain on the
Pickup and Idle Rollers?
Is there a malfunction of the Paper Feeding
Mechanism?
Is the PE Sensor connector disconnected from the Main
Board or the sensor?
Is the Torsion Spring 0.22 detached or attached
incorrectly?
PE Sensor Lever
Torsion Spring 0.22
Is the PE Sensor damaged?
3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom
Use a cleaning sheet in order to clean the rollers.
1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF turning the sheet upside down.
2. Press the button on the operation panel to load the sheet.
3. Repeat the above procedure several times.
In order to remove a severe smear, staple a cloth moistened with alcohol to a post card and
carry out the following operations.
1. Set the post card in the ASF with the attached cloth facing the LD Roller or Retard Roller.
2. Then, holding the top edge, press the button on the operation panel to load the card.
3. Repeat Step 2. The paper dust or oil stain on the LD Roller or the Retard Roller surface is
removed.
If this does not solve the problem, replace the LD or Retard Roller.
Wipe the roller surface with a cloth moistened with alcohol.
Correct the phases of the Paper Feed Mechanism.
Remove any dust or foreign matter in the Paper Feed Mechanism.
Connect the PE Sensor cable to CN6 on the Main Board and the PE Sensor correctly.
Attach the Torsion Spring 0.22 and the PE Lever correctly.
Replace the PE Sensor.
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