Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - Solving Color Management Problems

EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B
Troubleshooting Overview 61
Horizontal or
vertical banding /
Getting smeared
Although inks are ejected
from the Print Head to the
Cap, almost nothing is printed
or the print gets smeared with
excessive ink after executing
a cleaning cycle or replacing
the Ink Cartridges.
Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the
Print Head Connector and Main Board Connectors CN10,
CN12, CN13, and CN14.
1. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head
Connector and Main Board Connectors
CN10, CN12, CN13, and CN14.
Print Head 1. Check if the print quality recovers after running a cleaning
or replacing the Ink Cartridges.
1. Run the cleaning and replace the Ink
Cartridges several times. If the trouble still
occurs, replace the Print Head with a new
one.
Main Board 2. Check the Main Board for damages. 2. 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