Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Service Manual page 62

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000
Observed Faults Details of the Fault
Horizontal or vertical Although inks are ejected from
banding / Getting the Print Head to the Cap, almost
smeared nothing is printed or the print
gets smeared with excessive ink
after executing a cleaning cycle
or replacing the Ink Cartridges.
Troubleshooting
Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head
connector and Main Board connectors CN10, CN12, CN13, and
CN14.
Print Head 1. Check if the print quality recovers after running a cleaning or
replacing the Ink Cartridges.
Main Board 2. Check the Main Board for damages.
Overview
Check Point
Head FFC
Print Head
connector
Revision E
Remedy
1. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head
connector and Main Board connectors CN10,
CN12, CN13, and CN14.
1. Run the cleaning and replace the Ink Cartridges
several times. If the trouble still occurs, replace
the Print Head with a new one.
2. Replace the Main Board with a new one.
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