Epson 2200 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer, Service Manual

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EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 106
Dot missing and
mixed colors
(Continued)
[Phenomenon 3]
In the CL sequence, ink is ejected
to the Waste ink pads. (This
means that the Pump unit and Cap
unit operate properly.) However,
Dot missing is not resolved in
indefinite nozzles after CL has
been executed several times.
(Dot missing/mixed colors)
[Phenomenon 4]
In the CL sequence, ink is ejected
to the Waste ink pads. However,
drawing operation is not
performed properly, resulting in
mixture of colors. (Mixed colors)
Cap unit 1. Check for damage around the Seal rubber on the Cap unit.
2. Check that the Wiper part is mounted on the Cleaning lever
correctly.
1. Change the Cap unit for a new one.
2. Install the Wiper part correctly or change it for
a new one.
Ink cartridge 1. Look at the remaining ink indication of the EPW3 to check for the
ink remaining in the Ink cartridge.
1. Change the Ink cartridge for a new one.
Table 3-18. Print Quality Fault Check Points
Print Quality State Phenomenon Detail
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point Remedy
Seal rubber
Wiper part
Cleaning lever