Damaged Print - Epson EPL-N2050 Service Manual

EPSON EPL-N2050

3.4.14 Damaged Print

Problem
The printed paper comes out of
the printer either wrinkled,
creased, or torn.
Troubleshooting
Initial Analysis
1. Inspect the following components. Are they
compatible with your printer version,
correctly installed, not damaged, deformed,
or contaminated?
• Fuser Assy
• Heat Roll
• Pressure Roll Assy
2. Inspect the printer paper path. Is it clear of
foreign matter such as staples, paper clips,
and paper scrap?
Troubleshooting by Print Image Quality
Table 3-23. Damaged Print
Step Action and Question
PAPER CONDITIONS
1 Is there moisture in the paper?
Is the paper wrinkled?
HEAT ROLL DAMAGE
Inspect the Heat Roll for scratches,
2 objects, or contamination.
Is the Heat Roll free of scratches and
contamination?
PRESSURE ROLL DAMAGE
Inspect the Pressure Roll for
3 scratches, objects, or contamination.
Is the Pressure Roll free of scratches
and contamination?
SKEWED IMAGE
4 Inspect the print.
Is the print image skewed?
PAPER PATH
Inspect the paper path between the
feed tray and the exit tray for
5
contamination or obstructions.
Is the paper path free of
obstructions?
PAPER PATH ROLLS
Inspect the rolls along the paper path
between the feed tray and the exit
tray for contamination, scratches, or
6
damage.
Are the paper path rolls free of
contamination, scratches, or
damage?
Revision B
Yes No
Replace with
fresh and dry Go to Step 2.
paper.
Replace the
Go to Step 3.
Heat Roll.
Replace the
Go to Step 4. Pressure Roll
Assy.
Go to 3.4.13
Go to Step 5.
Skewed Image.
Remove
obstructions
or
Go to Step 6.
contamination
from the paper
path.
Replace the
Return to Initial
problem roller
Analysis.
Assy.
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