Epson DFX-9000 - Paper Skew; Paper Jams; Paper Paths Switch Just before Printing Starts

Epson DFX-9000 Field Repair Guide 3/29/07
Troubleshooting Printer Component, Software Item, LCD Display, Printer Button Page 141.
Paper skew
Action:
1. Verify that the paper is within all specifications. Make sure the paper is mounted correctly and evenly in the
tractors.
2. Ensure the left and right tractor phasing is correct.
3. Use SelecType to change the Platen Gap settings for manual.
4. Adjust the Manual Platen Gap setting.
5. Reinstall the Card Guide Assy, and perform the Card Guide Mount Position Adjustment.
Paper Jams
Action:
1. Verify that the paper is within the paper specifications for the printer, and make sure the paper is mounted
correctly and evenly in the tractors.
2. Perform the Card Guide Mount Position Adjustment.
3. Use SelecType to manually change the Platen gap setting.
4. Perform the Print Head Gap Adjustment.
NOTE: The following adjustments affect the platen gap: the Card Guide Mount Position Adjustment, the
APTC Thickness Detection Adjustment, and the APTC Detection Adjustment.
5. Check the Paper Jam Sensor, and if it is defective, replace the PJS Holder Assy.
Paper paths switch just before printing starts
Action:
1. Check the paper path setting in the printer driver.