Flowchart 2. Abnormal Carriage Operation - Epson FX-880 Service Manual

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Are connectors on
the C229 MAIN board
connected securely?
YES
Is the CR guide
shaft obstructed,
or the CR timing
belt broken?
NO
Does the carriage
stop after moving to
the right or left
margins?
NO
Are the CR motor
coils defective?
(See Table 5-3.)
NO
Check the CR motor driver
on the C229 MAIN board,
and replace the board if
defective. (See Table 5-5.)
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Secure the
connectors.
NO
Remove the
YES
obstruction or
replace the belt.
Check the HP
YES
sensor and
replace if
defective.
YES
Replace the CR
motor.

Flowchart 2. Abnormal Carriage Operation

ABNORMAL CARRIAGE
OPERATION
Is the
problem
solved?
NO
Is the
problem
solved?
NO
Is the
problem
solved?
NO
Is the
problem
solved?
NO
Troubleshooting
YES
YES
YES
YES
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