Epson Stylus PHOTO 2000P Service Manual page 71

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2000P
Table 3-15. Cleaning Does not Solve the Problem
Step Checkpoint Action
1 Run the head Run the head cleaning by pressing the Cleaning
cleaning 7 or 8 button.
times repeatedly.
2 Perform the initial You can perform the initial ink charge operation
ink charge in the manner described below:
operation.
1. Using the adjustment program, perform the
initial ink charge operation (= resets the
initial ink charge flag in the EEPROM).
2. Turn the printer off and back on.
3 Printhead FFC is Take out the main board and check if the head
disconnected. FFCs are connected to CN8 and CN9. If they are
connected aslant as shown below, reconnect
them, and then run a print check.
4 Check the cap for Remove the
any foreign matter, printer mechanism
dirt, or damage. and release the
carriage lock to
move the carriage
unit away from
home position.
Then, examine the
cap rubber closely
for any problem in
the figure at right.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check that the connectors are not
connected aslant.
Dust
Damage
Rubber part
Table 3-15. Cleaning Does not Solve the Problem (continued)
Step Checkpoint
5 Check if the
compression spring
has come off the
cap unit.
6 Check if any ink
tubes are
disconnected from
the cap unit.
Overview
Revision A
Action
Check if the compression spring is correctly
assembled in the cap unit as shown below.
Cap Unit
Compression Spring
Note if the compression spring has come off the
cap unit, the cap can not cover the head closely
with enough air tightness, and ink will not be
absorbed as a result.
Referring to the figure below, check the
following:
• Are all ink tubes securely connected to the
cap unit?
• Are any ink tubes damaged?
Cap Unit Ink Tube
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