Epson EPL-N4000 - FIP Flowchart; How to Use the FIP Flowchart

EPSON EPL-N4000/EPL-N4000+ Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
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Table 3-2. Service Flowchart(Cont.)
3.1.2 FIP Flowchart
If you used the Service Flowchart, it should have directed you to this
section. Follow the
FIP Flowchart
, located at the end of this section, to
analyze your printer problem.
3.1.2.1 How to use the FIP Flowchart
1. If the LCD displays an error code;
g
o to the
ERROR CODE
box.
2. If you have a printer operation problem;
g
o to the
PRINTER
PERFORMANCE
box.
3. If you have an print ima
g
e problem;
g
o to the
IMAGE QUALITY
box.
4. Follow the arrow leadin
g
from your problem box to the individual
Primary FIP (Fault Isolation Procedure) that corresponds to your
error code, printer operation problem, or print ima
g
e problem.
5. Follow the instructions presented in the FIP.
6. Volta
g
e and resistance values presented in the FIPs are an
approximation. Actual readin
g
s may vary from the stated values.
7. Primary FIPs may direct you to a Secondary FIP. In the FIP
Flowchart, the relationship between Primary and Secondary FIPs is
represented with dotted lines.
Block Procedure
3 • Find the cause of the problem.
Use the FIP Flowchart to find the cause of the problem.
Use Dia
g
nostic Mode to check printer components.
Use the Wirin
g
Dia
g
rams to locate P/Js and test points.
Take volta
g
e readin
g
s at various test points.
4 • Correct the problem.
Use the Disassembl
y
and Assembl
y
procedures(RRPs) to
replace a part.
Use the Parts List to locate a part inventor
y
number.
5 • Final Checkout.
Test the printer to be sure
y
ou corrected the initial problem and
there are no additional problems present.