Epson Stylus COLOR 3000

Troubleshooting
EPSON Stylus Color 3000 Service Manual
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2. An error is indicated.
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NO
YES
See Table 5-3 to identify
the error type.
Is it a fatal error?
A maintenance error
has occurred.
Replace the ink drain
pads and then reset the
EEPROM.
(Refer to Section 1.5.1
and Section 3.2.9.)
Check the ink cartridge
sensor and release
sensor. If they are
defective, replace them.
Does the error
still occur?
Reset the release lever
and check if any paper is
loaded in the printer.
Replace the ink cartridge
with a new one.
Turn off the printer and
move the carriage manually.
Does it move
smoothly?
Check the CR motor. If
normal, replace the main
board.
Is the problem
corrected?
Proceed to Section 5.5,
Printer Mechanism Repair.
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NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
Is it a
release lever
error?
Is it a
no ink cartridge
error or an ink low
error?
Figure 5-3. Flowchart (2)