Remedies For Paper Out Error - Epson Stylus PHOTO 890 Service Manual

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3.1.1.3 Remedies for Paper Out Error

This section provides checkpoints and corresponding actions to take when a Paper Out
error occurs for either of the following reasons:
n
Paper is set in the ASF hopper but not fed.
n
Paper is loaded but not detected by the PE sensor actuator.
Be sure to follow the steps in the order listed in the table.
NOTE: If the exhibited problem is similar to a problem listed under "Problem", take the
actions in the right column. If not, proceed to the next step.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 3-5. Remedies for Paper Out Error
Step Problem
1 Maintenance Switch is
pressed but paper is not
loaded even when the
ASF LD rollers turn,
and a Paper Out error is
displayed.
2 The Maintenance
Switch is pressed and
the ASF LD rollers
turn. But they turn
again to send paper
beyond TOP position.
Then a Paper Out error
is displayed.
Ditto Ditto
Overview
Check & Actions
1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF up side down.
2. Holding the top edge, press the Maintenance Switch to
remove micro pearl from the paper load roller.
To remove severe soiling, staple a cloth moistened with
alcohol to a postcard and clean the roller in the same
manner.
CL Sheet
Base Sheet Base Sheet
Non-adhesive Area Non-adhesive Area
(Postcard) (Postcard)
Adhesive Area
Staples
This side down
Cloth moistened
with alcohol
Check if the connector (yellow, 3-pin) for the PE sensor is
connected to PE sensor or CN5 on the Main Board.
PE Sensor
Connector
Torsion Spring
<Printer Bottom>
• Using your hand, move the actuator as if it were being
pushed by incoming paper. Then release the actuator
and check if it automatically returns to its original
position with the tension of the torsion spring.
• Referring to the illustration above, check that the sensor
base is securely installed to the frame. If the sensor base
is loose or installed insecurely, instal it securely.
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