Epson FX-2190 Service Manual

EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms 57
3.2.4 Abnormal paper feeding
Table 3-6. Abnormal paper feeding
Step Action and Question Yes No
Parts below can be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly)
• Front PE (Paper End) Detector (p.87)
• Harness of Front PE Detector
• Rear PE Detector (p.87)
• Harness of Rear PE Detector
• Release Detector (p.86)
• Harness of Release Detector
• Rear Paper Guide Assembly (p.90)
• PF Motor (p.83)
• PF Gear Train (p.84)
• C524MAIN Board (p.74)
1
Checking for foreign matters
Make sure that there are no foreign matters in the
following areas.
•Paper path
• PF Gear Train
♦Is the problem solved?
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Connection of sensor
Make sure that the following sensors are connected
properly:
• Front PE Detector (CN6)
• Rear PE Detector (CN7)
• Release Detector (CN11)
♦Is the problem solved?
Problem
solved
Go to Step 3
3
Defective sensor
Replace the defective one of the following sensors
with a new one:
• Front PE Detector (CN6)
• Rear PE Detector (CN7)
• Release Detector (CN11)
♦Is the problem solved?
Replace the
defective
sensors.
Go to Step 4
4
Harness of sensor
Replace the defective harness of the following
sensors with a new one:
• Front PE Detector (CN6)
• Rear PE Detector (CN7)
• Release Detector (CN11)
♦Is the problem solved?
Replace the
defective
harness.
Go to Step 5
5
Paper changeover mechanism
♦Is the paper feeding direction switched when you
operate the release lever?
Go to Step 6
Check PF
Gear Train
(p.84)
6
Paper feed mechanism
With power turned off, check to see if you can feed
paper by turning the platen knob by hand.
♦Can paper be fed by turning the platen knob by
hand?
Go to Step 7
Check the
paper feed
mechanism
7
PF Motor
Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
♦Is the problem solved?
Replace the PF
Motor.
Go to Step 8
8
Main Board
Replace the Main Board with a new one.
♦Is the problem solved?
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.62)
Table 3-6. Abnormal paper feeding
Step Action and Question Yes No

Epson FX-2190 Specifications

General

Maximum print size	A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Color	No
Character pitch	10 cpi
Maximum resolution	240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)	136
Print technology	Dot matrix
Dimensions (WxDxH)	589 x 360 x 157 mm
Standard interfaces	Parallel, USB 1.1
Optional connectivity	Ethernet
Country of origin	Indonesia
Sound pressure level (printing)	55 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	20000 h
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Power consumption (typical)	53 W
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Pallet width	1200 mm
Pallet height	1000 mm
Pallet length (UK)	2040 mm
Quantity per pallet	14 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	21 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	2 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	3 pc(s)
Package depth	700 mm
Package width	460 mm
Package height	270 mm
Package weight	11740 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)