Epson Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290/Epson Artisan 50/Epson Stylus Photo T50/T59/T60/P50 Revision C
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.4  Troubleshooting by Symptom 45
Confidential
 Problems with ejecting paper
 Problems with carriage (CR Unit) movements
Multiple sheets 
are fed at a time.
A malfunction of the 
Retard Roller
Is the Extension Spring 1.98 at backside of the Retard 
Roller detached?
Attach the Extension Spring correctly.
Is the Retard Roller detached? Install the Retard Roller correctly.
Table 3-13.  Troubleshooting Paper Ejecting Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Check Point Remedy
Paper jam occurs 
during ejecting 
paper.
A malfunction of paper feeding 
mechanism
Is the PF Roller not moving correctly without its drive force 
transmitted to the EJ Roller?
Engage the gears in the paper feed mechanism correctly.
A malfunction of EJ Roller Is the EJ Roller moving correctly? Engage the gears which transmit drive force to the EJ Roller.
Table 3-14.  Troubleshooting Carriage Movement Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Check Point Remedy
Movements of the 
CR Unit during 
printing is 
abnormal.
Something interferes with the 
operation of the CR Unit.
Is there any obstruction on the carriage path? Remove the obstruction.
Move the CR Unit with your hand. The unit does not move 
smoothly?
Clean the CR shaft and apply grease.
Is the slack of the Head FFC not enough or too much interfering 
the carriage movement? Check that by moving the carriage from 
side to side with your hand.
Route the Head FFC around the Main Frame correctly.
Table 3-12.  Troubleshooting Paper Feeding Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Check Point Remedy