UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING
When a problem occurs, you may be able to identify the defective unit by the symptoms. The table
below lists the symptoms of certain problems. Once the problem is identified, refer to the flowchart
that corresponds to the problem.
Table 5-4. Symptoms and Problems
Symptom
Problem
Flowchart No.
The printer does not operate at
power on
❒
LEDs do not light up.
❒
Printer mechanism does not operate.
1
An error is detected
❒
Error is indicated by LEDs.
2
A failure occurs during printing
❒
Printing is not performed.
❒
Abnormal printing (missing dots, etc.)
❒
Print quality is poor
3
Printer does not feed the paper
correctly
❒
No paper is fed.
❒
Paper feed is irregular.
❒
Paper jam occurs.
4
Control panel operation is
abnormal
❒
No response to button access.
5
Troubleshooting
EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual
5-5
Summary of Contents for Stylus 1500
Page 1: ...EPSON AMERICA INC Stylus 1500 EPSON Service Manual TM STYLUS15 ...
Page 2: ...EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual Revision Date 1st Printing 1 25 96 ...
Page 3: ...ii EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 105: ...Adjustments 4 2 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 132: ...Troubleshooting 5 2 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 149: ...Maintenance 6 2 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 156: ...Appendix A 2 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 166: ...Appendix A 12 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 167: ...Figure A 3 C172 MAIN Board Circuit Diagram 2 Appendix EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual A 13 ...
Page 168: ...Appendix A 14 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 172: ...Figure A 7 C172 MAIN Board Component Layout Appendix A 18 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 174: ...Figure A 9 C172 PNL Board Component Layout Appendix A 20 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...
Page 175: ...Figure A 10 Stylus 1500 Exploded Diagram 1 Appendix EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual A 21 ...
Page 178: ...Appendix A 24 EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual ...