Remedies For Maintenance Request Error - Epson Stylus PHOTO 890 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo 890/1280/1290
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.
Table 3-7. Remedies for No Ink Cartridge Error/Ink Cartridge Problem
Step Problem Check & Actions
• Check if any ink cartridges are installed improperly.
1 The printer is turned on
and then displays a No
Ink Cartridge error. • Try removing the ink cartridges and reinstalling them.
2 Ditto Check the level of the ink remaining using the printer
driver or progress meter.
3 Ditto Replace the ink cartridges with new ones.
• CSIC is defective.
• Check if the head FFC is correctly connected to the
4 Ditto
• Check if the head FFC is properly connected to the
• Check if the main board is defective.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If so, reinstall them.
head.
connector on the main board.

3.1.1.6 Remedies for Maintenance Request Error

If the printer is in this error condition (ink overflow counter error), it stops all
operations including data transfer, except for Special Setting Mode.
Table 3-8. Remedies for Maintenance Request Error
Step Problem
1 The Power(green) and Error (red)
LEDs blink alternately.
2 Ditto
3 Ditto
Overview
Revision C
Check & Actions
• Remove Absorber Tray (Refer to
"TRAY, ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Removal" on page -89).
• Replace Waste Ink Pad with a new one.
• Switch to Sepecial Setting Mode
Turn the power on while pressing the
Maintenance and Roll Paper Switches
simultaniously to switch to Special
Setting Mode.
• While the Power and Error LEDs are
blinking (3 seconds), press the Roll
Paper Switch for 10 seconds.
• Then, the ink overflow counter in
EEPROM is reset.
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