Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - Page 60

EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B
Troubleshooting Overview 60
Dot missing and
mixed colors
Although inks are ejected
from the Print Head to the
Cap, the trouble still occurs
after executing a cleaning
cycle or replacing the Ink
Cartridges.
Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has
broken lines or missing segments.
1. After running a Head Cleaning, check the
Nozzle Check Pattern again.
2. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the
Print Head Connector and Main Board Connectors CN11,
CN12, CN13, and CN14.
2. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head
Connector and Main Board Connectors
CN11, CN12, CN13, and CN14.
3. Check if the Head FFC is not damaged. 3. Replace the Head FFC with a new one.
If the trouble still occurs after replacing it,
replace the Print Head with a new one.
Ink System Unit
Cleaner Blade
1. Check if the Cleaner Blade is covered with paper dust or is
bent.
1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new
one.
Main Board 1. Check the Main Board for damages. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.
Table 3-13. Print Quality Troubles
Observed Faults Details of the Fault
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point Remedy
Print Head
Connector
Head FFC
Cleaner Blade