Epson Stylus Photo R340 Service Manual page 15

EPSON Stylus Photo R340/350
Occurrence
Timing Symptoms
CR Position
• Occurrence
An ink-related error occurs when the
Timing:
Carriage returns to the home position.
At power-on
• CR Position:
Home position
Troubleshooting
Table 1-5. Troubleshooting of Ink-related Errors (Message 1 and 7) based on Observed Symptom
Failed Part
Ink Cartridge
CSIC Connector
CSIC Board
Check Point
1. Check if the memory chip on the cartridge is chipped or
damaged.
Memory Chip
1. Check if the CSIC Connector is damaged.
CSIC Connector
1. Check if the Head cable is correctly connected to the
connector on the CSIC Board.
Head Cable
2. Check if the CSIC Board is damaged.
Troubleshooting
Remedies
1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
1. Replace the Carriage Unit with a new one.
1. Correctly connect the Head cable to the
connector on the CSIC Board.
CSIC Board
Connector
2. Replace the CSIC Board with a new one.
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