Epson EPL-N3000 - Damaged Paper (Wrinkling)

EPSON EPL-N3000/AcuLaser M4000N Revision C
Troubleshooting Picture Image Trouble 158
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3.5.14 Damaged Paper (Wrinkling)
 Description of the problem:
The printed paper coming out of the printer is
wrinkled, folded or worn.
 Parts below can be the source of this error:
• FUSER ASSY (p.253)
• Heat Roll
• Pressure Roll
• BOARD ASSY., MAIN (p.299)
• 150 FEEDER ASSY (p.211)
• Imaging Cartridge
• BTR ASSY (p.254)
• Paper Cassette
• PLATE ASSY BTM (p.330)
• 550 FEEDER ASSY (p.224)
• 550 FEEDER OPTION (p.311)
Step Action and Question Yes No
1
Paper feed
1. Observe the paper feed condition.
♦Is the paper supplied aslant?
Go to 3.5.13
Skew (p.157)
Go to Step 2
2
Paper condition
1. Set new dry recommended paper.
2. Print the status sheet.
Refer to p. 430
♦Does the problem still occur?
Go to Step 3
Problem
solved
3
Paper path
1. Check to see if there is dirt or any obstacle in the
path of paper between the paper feed tray and the
eject tray.
♦Is the path of paper free from obstacles?
Go to Step 4
Remove
obstacle or
dirt from the
path of paper.
4
Rolls in the path of paper
1. Check all the rolls located in the path of paper
between the paper feed tray and the eject tray to see
if there is dirt, wear or damage.
♦Are the rolls in the path of paper free from dirt, wear
and damage?
Go to Step 5
Replace the
damaged or
worn roll.
5
Heat Roll and Pressure Roll
1. Remove the FUSER ASSY. (p.253)
WARNING!: Wait until the Fuser cools, and
then start work.
2. Turn the Gear HR by hand, and inspect the Heat
Roll and the Pressure Roll.
♦Are the Heat Roll and the Pressure Roll free from
scratches, dirt and damage?
Go to Step 6
Replace the
FUSER ASSY
6
Imaging Cartridge
1. Install a new Imaging Cartridge.
2. Execute test printing.
♦Is the paper still wrinkled?
See “Parts
below can be
the source of
this error”
Problem
solved
Step Action and Question Yes No