Epson Stylus Photo R220 - 1.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Unit Level Troubleshooting 16
1.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting
You can identify the troubles by using the checklist in this section after confirming the
LED indication on the control panel or the error message displayed on STM3 of the PC
connected to the printer. As a result, you can save the whole repair time. When finding
any faulty parts, refer to Chapter 2 "DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY" and replace them.
The following tables describe the error conditions (LED and STM3) and their possible
cause.
The following is the example of How to use the following tables.
ex.) When a fatal error occurs because the CR Motor is out of the home position at
power-on. If you see the table below, you will find out three possible causes of
CR Motor failure. Then troubleshoot the problem according to the "Fatal Error
Check Points by Phenomenon."
(Note)
When individual part that makes up the Roller EJ Assy., the PF Motor and the Ink
System Assy. is defective, replace the Printer Mechanism with a new one basically.
However, if an individual part needs to be replaced urgently, execute the necessary
operation by referring to Chapter 2 "DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY."
Table 1-5. Status and Possible Causes of Fatal Error
Error Status
LED Indication
STM3 Message
Occurrence
Timing
Carriage Unit
Position
at Power-on
Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy
Fatal
Error
Power : OFF
Paper : Fast Blink
Ink : Fast Blink
General error
At Power-on
C/R Off HP
CR Motor
The CR Motor Cable is disconnected.
Refer to
Table 1-6
CR Motor failure
The CR Motor cable is damaged.
PF Motor
The PF Motor Cable is disconnected.
PF Motor failure
The PF Motor Cable is damaged.
Paper Guide, Upper The Paper Guide, Upper comes off.
Ink System The Compression Spring, 2.36 comes off.
Anywhere
Main Board Main Board failure
CR Scale The CR Scale comes off.