Epson Stylus Photo R1800 - Abnormal Noise

EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B
Troubleshooting Overview 67
Borderless Printing Cannot make a borderless
printing (The printer prints
with margins despite the
borderless setting).
PW sensor 1. Check if the paper dust or scrap of the paper is attached to
the Front Paper Guide.
1. Remove the paper dust or scrap of the
paper.
2. Check that the PW Sensor is operating normally.
Print the adjustment check patterns with the Adjustment
Program, and check that the clip function is executed
normally.
(The clip function is executed normally if an about 5mm
margin is provided on the left of the first gray band pattern
in the patterns.)
2. If it is judged that the clip function is not
executed normally, replace the PW sensor
with a new one.
Refer to Chapter 5 "Adjustment".
Table 3-13. Print Quality Troubles
Observed Faults Details of the Fault
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point Remedy
Table 3-14. Abnormal Noise
Occurrence
Timing
Details of the Fault
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point Remedy
– Printing operation is
performed normally but
abnormal noise is produced
at power-on or during
operations.
Adjustment 1. Check that PF Belt Tension Adjustment has been
executed properly.
1. Make the adjustment according to the
specified adjustment priority.
Refer to Chapter 5 "Adjustment".
Carriage Shaft 1. Check that the Carriage Shaft is fully lubricated with
grease.
1. Wipe the grease applied to the Carriage
Shaft with a dry, soft cloth, and then apply
grease (G-71).
Refer to Chapter 6 "Maintenance".