Epson Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290/Epson Artisan 50/Epson Stylus Photo T50/T59/T60/P50
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom
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3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom
3.4.1 Problems in Printing Operation
This section provides how to troubleshoot the possible problems on the printer mechanism. No error message appears for most of the troubles described here. In the following tables,
find the symptom you face and follow the troubleshooting procedure given in the table.
Paper Feeding Problems
Table 3-12. Troubleshooting Paper Feeding Problems
Symptom
Possible Cause
Check Point
Remedy
Paper is not fed
into the printer.
The LD Roller is
contaminated or worn-out
Is there any “micro pearl” paper dust or oil stain on the
LD Roller?
Use a cleaning sheet in order to clean the rollers.
1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF turning the sheet upside down.
2. Press the button on the operation panel to load the sheet.
3. Repeat the above procedure several times.
In order to remove a severe smear, staple a cloth moistened with alcohol to a post card and
carry out the following operations.
1. Set the post card in the ASF with the attached cloth facing the LD Roller or Retard Roller.
2. Then, holding the top edge, press the button on the operation panel to load the card.
3. Repeat Step 2. The paper dust or oil stain on the LD Roller or the Retard Roller surface is
removed.
If this does not solve the problem, replace the LD or Retard Roller.
The Pickup Roller and
Idle Roller are
contaminated or worn-out
Is there any “micro pearl” paper dust or oil stain on the
Pickup and Idle Rollers?
Wipe the roller surface with a cloth moistened with alcohol.
Malfunction of the Paper
Feed Mechanism
Is there a malfunction of the Paper Feeding
Mechanism?
Correct the phases of the Paper Feed Mechanism.
Remove any dust or foreign matter in the Paper Feed Mechanism.
Malfunction of the PE
Sensor and PE Lever
Is the PE Sensor connector disconnected from the Main
Board or the sensor?
Connect the PE Sensor cable to CN6 on the Main Board and the PE Sensor correctly.
Is the Torsion Spring 0.22 detached or attached
incorrectly?
Attach the Torsion Spring 0.22 and the PE Lever correctly.
Is the PE Sensor damaged?
Replace the PE Sensor.
Torsion Spring 0.22
PE Sensor Lever
Summary of Contents for 50 - Artisan 50 - Printer
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