Epson Stylus Photo 1390 - 3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults

EPSON Stylus Photo 1390/1400/1410 Revision B
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3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults
This section provides troubleshooting procedures based on observed faults such as
print quality troubles and abnormal noise.
Table 3-12. Print Quality Troubles
Observed Faults Details of the Fault
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point Remedy
Dot missing and
mixed colors
Inks are not ejected from the
Print Head to the Cap.
Ink System Unit
(Cap)
1. Check for foreign matter around the Seal Rubber on the Cap Unit. 1. Remove the foreign matter around the Seal
Rubber completely.
2. Check that the Ink Tube is connected to the Pump Tube. 2. Connect the Ink Tube to the Pump Tube
securely.
3. Check that the Extension Spring 1.19 IS is correctly installed to
the Cap Unit.
3. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
Seal Rubbers
Extension Spring, 1.19 IS
Ink Tubes Pump Tube
Connection point