Remedies For Paper Out Error - Epson Stylus Color 980 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Color 980
Table 3-3. Error Condition and the Possible Causes (continued)
No. Error Condition
1. The counter is not showing the actual remaining ink
3 NO I/C or Ink Out
level.
Error
2. Ink cartridge sensor actuator is not acting properly.
(Refer to Section
3.1.1.3.)
3. The micro switch is not mounted correctly.
The connector (green) is disconnected.
4. The connector (green, 3-pin) on the small board
directly attached to the printhead surface side is
disconnected. Note the connector (green, 4-pin) is
irrelevant as it is for the encoder.
5. The micro switch is defective.
6. The value for the ink consumption counter in the
EEPROM is destroyed.
7. Ink cartridge replace command is generated because
an abnormal temperature is detected.
4 Maintenance Usual waste ink over-flow is requested.
Error
Note this error can be cleared by the special function
(Refer to Section through the control panel operation only.
3.1.1.4.)
1. The CRHP sensor has come off.
5 Fatal Error
The connector for the CRHP sensor is disconnected.
(Refer to Section
2. The encoder belt has come off.
3.1.1.5.)
The encoder belt is not placed through the encoder
located at the back of the carriage.
3. The ASF sensor has come off.
The connector for the ASF sensor is disconnected.
4. The coil for the CR motor has burnt.
5. The coil for the PF motor has burnt.
6. The lever fixing the planetary gear has come of the
frame.
The tension spring is dislocated.
7. Coil for the pump/ASF motor has burnt.
8. The coil for the ASF solenoid has burnt.
9. The CRHP sensor is defective.
10. The ASF sensor is defective.
Troubleshooting
Possible Causes

3.1.1.1 Remedies for Paper Out Error

This section provides check points and corresponding actions which are
necessary when the Paper Out Error problem has occurred because of
either of the following reasons:
Paper is set in the ASF hopper but not fed.
Paper is fed but not detected by the printer.
Be sure to follow the steps in the order described in the tables.
NOTE: If the finding for the question is Yes, take the action described in
the right column. If "No", proceed to the next step.
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